Compare/Craftsman 131.96317 vs Craftsman 917.25947

Craftsman 131.96317 vs Craftsman 917.25947

Verdict: Craftsman 131.96317 vs Craftsman 917.25947

The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Craftsman 917.25947 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Craftsman 131.96317 is the lighter machine (129 kg vs 139 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25947 is the newer design (1977 vs 1976). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

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Displacement

15 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 64 mmReference

Power

5.2 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

129 kgReference

139 kgReference

Front tire

11x4Reference

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Rear tire

13x5Reference

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Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13x5Reference

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Length

142 cmReference

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Height

88 cmReference

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Shipping weight

129 kgReference

139 kgReference

Craftsman 131.96317 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

81 cmReference

Overall width

101 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 7 cmReference

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Craftsman 917.25947 attachments

32" 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.