Compare/Craftsman 247.20373 T1400 vs Craftsman 917.25472 YT 18

Craftsman 247.20373 T1400 vs Craftsman 917.25472 YT 18

Verdict: Craftsman 247.20373 T1400 vs Craftsman 917.25472 YT 18

The Craftsman 247.20373 T1400 and the Craftsman 917.25472 YT 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 917.25472 YT 18 is the lighter machine (233 kg vs 234 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25472 YT 18 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20373 T1400 is the newer design (2014 vs 1989). 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

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MTDReference

RoperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

30.5 ciReference

42.33 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 78 mmReference

87 x 59 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

MTD AutoDriveReference

Foote 4360-13Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

manualReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

78 cmReference

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Weight

234 kgReference

233 kgReference

Front tire

15x6Reference

15x6.0Reference

Rear tire

20x8Reference

20x10.0Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

15x6.0Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8Reference

20x10.0Reference

Front axle

SteelReference

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Length

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162 cmReference

Craftsman 247.20373 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven variatorReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

111 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

5Reference

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Craftsman 917.25472 attachments

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Overall width

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137 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.