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Craftsman 917.25424 vs Craftsman C459-60401
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25424 vs Craftsman C459-60401
The Craftsman 917.25424 and the Craftsman C459-60401 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman C459-60401 is the newer design (2017 vs 1987). 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
RoperReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
21.8 ciReference
25.63 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 64 mmReference
90 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
195 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.0Reference
13x5Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0Reference
13x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5Reference
16x6.5Reference
Length
158 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.25424 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman C459-60401 attachments
30" 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.