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Craftsman 917.25373 GTV/18 vs Craftsman 917.25486
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25373 GTV/18 vs Craftsman 917.25486
The Craftsman 917.25373 GTV/18 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 917.25373 GTV/18 is the lighter machine (61 kg vs 237 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
RoperReference
AYPReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Displacement
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42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 58 mmReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
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
Transmission
VaridriveReference
Dana 4360-56Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Craftsman 917.25373 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
gear with mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
61 kgReference
237 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x10-8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10-8.5Reference
Shipping weight
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237 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
Craftsman 917.25486 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.