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Craftsman 502.25412 vs Craftsman 917.25071
Verdict: Craftsman 502.25412 vs Craftsman 917.25071
The Craftsman 502.25412 and the Craftsman 917.25071 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 502.25412 is the lighter machine (107 kg vs 108 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25412 is the newer design (1987 vs 1977). 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
MurrayReference
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Displacement
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12.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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67 x 57 mmReference
Power
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3.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
107 kgReference
108 kgReference
Front tire
10x4.0Reference
10.5x2.75Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
10x4.0Reference
10.5x2.75Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Length
142 cmReference
152 cmReference
Height
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96 cmReference
Shipping weight
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108 kgReference
Craftsman 502.25412 attachments
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
66 cmReference
Overall width
91 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 6 cmReference
Craftsman 917.25071 attachments
26" Mower deck
Cut positions
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3Reference
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.