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Craftsman 917.25545 vs Craftsman 917.25583 YT 14
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25545 vs Craftsman 917.25583 YT 14
The Craftsman 917.25545 and the Craftsman 917.25583 YT 14 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Craftsman 917.25545 is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 288 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25545 is the newer design (1993 vs 1985). 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
14 hp
14 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
RoperReference
Image courtesy of Larry LongReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
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Displacement
24.3 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Power (gross)
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10.4 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Foote 4150Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
254 kgReference
288 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
18x9.50-9Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
18x9.50-9Reference
Shipping weight
254 kgReference
288 kgReference
Craftsman 917.25545 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Variants
917.25581
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38-inch deckReference
917.25583
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44-inch deckReference
Craftsman 917.25583 attachments
44" 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.