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Craftsman 917.25582 vs Craftsman 944.60486
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25582 vs Craftsman 944.60486
The Craftsman 917.25582 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 944.60486 is the newer design (2004 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
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
Displacement
40 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
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
Transmission
SpicerReference
Hydro-Gear 322-0510Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
237 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.0Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.0Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.0Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Craftsman 917.25582 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
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 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.