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Craftsman 502.25418 vs Craftsman T85
Verdict: Craftsman 502.25418 vs Craftsman T85
The Craftsman 502.25418 and the Craftsman T85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman T85 leads on rated power with 9 hp against 8 hp. Craftsman T85 is the newer design (2020 vs 1991). In short: choose the Craftsman T85 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman 502.25418 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
9 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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23.3 ciReference
Transmission
Transmission
DanaReference
MTDReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Craftsman 502.25418 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8-8Reference
Craftsman T85 attachments
36" 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.