Craftsman 917.28852 vs Simplicity ZT1500 21/42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28852 and the Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 deliver the same power: 21 HP.
- The Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2011 for the Craftsman 917.28852.
- The Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 is heavier: 240 kg versus 232 kg for the Craftsman 917.28852.
- The Craftsman 917.28852 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28852 | Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 21 HP | 21 HP |
| Production years | 2011–2013 | 2012 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 232 kg | 240 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 190 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.28852 or the Simplicity ZT1500 21/42?
The Craftsman 917.28852 and the Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 deliver the same power: 21 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.28852 or the Simplicity ZT1500 21/42?
The Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2011 for the Craftsman 917.28852.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.28852 or the Simplicity ZT1500 21/42?
The Simplicity ZT1500 21/42 is heavier: 240 kg versus 232 kg for the Craftsman 917.28852.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.28852 or the Simplicity ZT1500 21/42?
The Craftsman 917.28852 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".