Compare/Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 vs Craftsman 917.25486

Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 vs Craftsman 917.25486

Verdict: Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 vs Craftsman 917.25486

The Craftsman 917.25481 FF/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 917.25486 is the lighter machine (237 kg vs 371 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

AYPReference

air-cooled opposed-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

42.33 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 58 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Torque

37.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

1.4 LReference

Oil change

25 hReference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Sparkplug

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Champion RJ-19LMReference

Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

Dana 4360-56Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

ATF FReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

manual idler pulleyReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

371 kgReference

237 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

15x6.0-6Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

20x10-8.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

15x6.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

20x10-8.5Reference

Length

192 cmReference

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Width

111 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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237 kgReference

Craftsman 917.25481 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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5 (lights)Reference

Attachment overview

Craftsman 917.25486 attachments

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

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.