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Craftsman 502.60730 vs Craftsman 917.25486
Verdict: Craftsman 502.60730 vs Craftsman 917.25486
The Craftsman 502.60730 and the Craftsman 917.25486 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 917.25486 is the lighter machine (237 kg vs 298 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25486 is the newer design (1993 vs 1981). 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
18 hp
18 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
AYPReference
Image courtesy of Stuart KuikenReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Displacement
42.38 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RJ-19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana 4360-56Reference
Dimensions
Weight
298 kgReference
237 kgReference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
20x10-8.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
20x10-8.5Reference
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Shipping weight
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237 kgReference
Craftsman 502.60730 attachments
502.60730 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate below the front edge of the tractor's seat, above the gear shift.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
Craftsman 917.25486 attachments
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.