Compare/Craftsman 917.25431 YT 14 vs Craftsman 917.25554

Craftsman 917.25431 YT 14 vs Craftsman 917.25554

Verdict: Craftsman 917.25431 YT 14 vs Craftsman 917.25554

The Craftsman 917.25431 YT 14 and the Craftsman 917.25554 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Craftsman 917.25431 YT 14 is the lighter machine (224 kg vs 253 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25431 YT 14 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.25554 is the newer design (1991 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

AYPReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference

Image courtesy of Christopher AntonellisReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

7.6 LReference

Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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29.3 ciReference

Air cleaner

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2.68x2.60Reference

Sparkplug

—

Champion RJ-19LMReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.7 LReference

Oil change

—

50 hReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dana 4360-7Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

224 kgReference

253 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.0Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.5Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.0Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.5Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Length

162 cmReference

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Craftsman 917.25431 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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16Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

Overall width

121 cmReference

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Belt

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AYP 106085XReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Craftsman 917.25554 attachments

917.25554 Serial Number Location

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.