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Craftsman 131.96235 vs Craftsman 917.25911
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96235 vs Craftsman 917.25911
The Craftsman 131.96235 and the Craftsman 917.25911 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 131.96235 is the lighter machine (74 kg vs 117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25911 is the newer design (1977 vs 1971). 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
RoperReference
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
12.2 ciReference
12.18 ciReference
Power
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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67 x 57 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
74 kgReference
117 kgReference
Front tire
8.25x2.75Reference
10.5x3.5Reference
Rear tire
9.00x3.25Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
8.25x2.75Reference
10.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
9.00x3.25Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Length
120 cmReference
152 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
87 cmReference
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Shipping weight
74 kgReference
117 kgReference
Height
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96 cmReference
Craftsman 131.96235 attachments
24" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
60 cmReference
66 cmReference
Overall width
66 cmReference
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Cut height
4 to 8 cmReference
3 to 6 cmReference
Cut positions
4Reference
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Craftsman 917.25911 attachments
26" 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.