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Craftsman 917.25445 vs Craftsman 917.25849
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25445 vs Craftsman 917.25849
The Craftsman 917.25445 and the Craftsman 917.25849 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 917.25849 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). 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
AYPReference
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Variants
25002
without deckReference
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25445
with deckReference
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Engine
Displacement
42.33 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 57 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Fuel tank
—
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RJ-19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
—
1.4 LReference
Transmission
1
—
Clutch/brake pedalReference
2
—
ThrottleReference
3
—
Parking brakeReference
4
—
Gear shiftReference
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Dana 4360-42Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Craftsman 917.25445 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
5 (battery)Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10-8Reference
Craftsman 917.25849 attachments
917.25849 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal under the tractor's seat.Reference
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.