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Craftsman 123.8852 vs Craftsman 502.25411
Verdict: Craftsman 123.8852 vs Craftsman 502.25411
The Craftsman 123.8852 and the Craftsman 502.25411 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 123.8852 is the lighter machine (131 kg vs 220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25411 is the newer design (1991 vs 1960). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
YardmanReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
8844
electric startReference
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8852
recoil startReference
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Engine
Displacement
13.53 ciReference
12.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
67 x 57 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.4 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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DanaReference
Dimensions
Weight
131 kgReference
220 kgReference
Shipping weight
131 kgReference
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Front tire
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11x4Reference
Rear tire
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16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.50Reference
Craftsman 123.8852 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
63 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 502.25411 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
25" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.