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Craftsman 502.25605 vs Craftsman 917.25072
Verdict: Craftsman 502.25605 vs Craftsman 917.25072
The Craftsman 502.25605 and the Craftsman 917.25072 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Craftsman 917.25072 is the lighter machine (108 kg vs 120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25605 is the newer design (1978 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
7 hp
7 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
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Displacement
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15 ciReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
120 kgReference
108 kgReference
Front tire
10x3.50Reference
10.5x3.5Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
10x3.50Reference
10.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Shipping weight
120 kgReference
108 kgReference
Length
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152 cmReference
Height
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96 cmReference
Craftsman 502.25605 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
3 to 6 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
3Reference
Craftsman 917.25072 attachments
26" Mower deck
Overall width
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101 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.