Compare/Craftsman 502.25566 XD-11 vs Craftsman 917.25573

Craftsman 502.25566 XD-11 vs Craftsman 917.25573

Verdict: Craftsman 502.25566 XD-11 vs Craftsman 917.25573

The Craftsman 502.25566 XD-11 and the Craftsman 917.25573 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Craftsman 502.25566 XD-11 is the lighter machine (147 kg vs 191 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25573 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 502.25566 XD-11 is the newer design (1986 vs 1985). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

RoperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Power (gross)

8.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

foamReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

147 kgReference

191 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.0Reference

15x6.0Reference

Rear tire

16x6.5Reference

18x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.0Reference

15x6.0Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.5Reference

18x9.5Reference

Length

144 cmReference

158 cmReference

Craftsman 502.25566 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

36" Mower deck

Type

friction discReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

96 cmReference

Overall width

127 cmReference

123 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

8Reference

infiniteReference

Craftsman 917.25573 attachments

Attachment overview

38" 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.