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Craftsman 123.8852 vs Craftsman 917.25912
Verdict: Craftsman 123.8852 vs Craftsman 917.25912
The Craftsman 123.8852 and the Craftsman 917.25912 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 917.25912 is the lighter machine (107 kg vs 131 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25912 is the newer design (1989 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
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
8844
electric startReference
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8852
recoil startReference
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Engine
Displacement
13.53 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
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Power (gross)
3.4 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
131 kgReference
107 kgReference
Shipping weight
131 kgReference
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Front tire
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10-4.0Reference
Rear tire
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13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf front
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10-4.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13x5.0Reference
Length
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142 cmReference
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
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman 917.25912 attachments
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.