Compare/Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 917.25455

Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 917.25455

Verdict: Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 917.25455

The Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 and the Craftsman 917.25455 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman 917.25455 is the lighter machine (208 kg vs 240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 is the newer design (2015 vs 1988). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MTDReference

RoperReference

vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$1,100 (2017 )Reference

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Steering

manualReference

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Variants

247.20377

California emissionsReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Displacement

25.63 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

90 x 66 mmReference

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Power (gross)

8.7 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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oiled foam and cartridgeReference

Oil capacity

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1.4 LReference

Oil change

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50 hReference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven mechanical CVTReference

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

mechanical idler pulleyReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

78 cmReference

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Weight

240 kgReference

208 kgReference

Rear tire

15x6Reference

18x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

15x6Reference

18x9.5Reference

Length

177 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height

90 cmReference

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Shipping weight

240 kgReference

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Front axle

SteelReference

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Front tire

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15x6.0Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6.0Reference

Craftsman 247.20372 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

106 cmReference

96 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Craftsman 917.25455 attachments

917.25455 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Overall width

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121 cmReference

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.