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Craftsman 917.25554 vs Craftsman 917.27043
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25554 vs Craftsman 917.27043
The Craftsman 917.25554 and the Craftsman 917.27043 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Craftsman 917.25554 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27043 is the newer design (1999 vs 1991). 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
AYPReference
Image courtesy of Christopher AntonellisReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
2.68x2.60Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RJ-19LMReference
Champion RJ19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Bore/Stroke
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87 x 78 mmReference
Power
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10.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360-7Reference
Peerless 205-544CReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
253 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Craftsman 917.25554 attachments
917.25554 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
Battery AH
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25Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Belt
AYP 106085XReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.27043 attachments
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.