Craftsman C459-60518 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman C459-60518 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman C459-60518 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Craftsman C459-60518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman C459-60518 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1988 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Craftsman C459-60518 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Craftsman C459-60518 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Craftsman C459-60518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".