Compare/Craftsman 502.25507 vs Craftsman 917.25422

Craftsman 502.25507 vs Craftsman 917.25422

Verdict: Craftsman 502.25507 vs Craftsman 917.25422

The Craftsman 502.25507 and the Craftsman 917.25422 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Craftsman 917.25422 is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25422 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 502.25507 is the newer design (1993 vs 1987). 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

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Best match

Clear

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

RoperReference

air-cooledReference

Variants

25505

riderReference

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25507

bagger includedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

21.82 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

84 x 64 mmReference

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Power

7.5 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion J-8CReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

0.9 LReference

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Oil change

50 hReference

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Power (gross)

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7.5 kWReference

Transmission

Dana 4450Reference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

220 kgReference

186 kgReference

Front tire

11x4Reference

15x6.0Reference

Rear tire

16x6.5Reference

18x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

15x6.0Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.5Reference

18x9.5Reference

Length

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158 cmReference

Craftsman 502.25507 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

3Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

91 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

8Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Craftsman 917.25422 attachments

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Overall width

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107 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.