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Craftsman 502.25512 vs Craftsman C459-10087
Verdict: Craftsman 502.25512 vs Craftsman C459-10087
The Craftsman 502.25512 and the Craftsman C459-10087 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman C459-10087 is the newer design (2017 vs 1994). 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
12 hp
12 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
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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33.4 ciReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
20x8Reference
Craftsman 502.25512 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
5 to 11 cmReference
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Craftsman C459-10087 attachments
42" 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.