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Craftsman 917.25436 YT 16 vs Craftsman 944.60486
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25436 YT 16 vs Craftsman 944.60486
The Craftsman 917.25436 YT 16 and the Craftsman 944.60486 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.25436 YT 16 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 944.60486 is the newer design (2004 vs 1988). 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
16 hp
16 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 vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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14.2 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear 322-0510Reference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
249 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.0Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
162 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.25436 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
121 cmReference
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Variants
60416
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gearReference
60486
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 944.60486 attachments
42" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
Belt
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144959Reference
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.