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Craftsman 917.25585 vs Yamaha YT5700
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25585 vs Yamaha YT5700
The Craftsman 917.25585 and the Yamaha YT5700 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Yamaha YT5700 is the lighter machine (238 kg vs 249 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yamaha YT5700 is the newer design (1990 vs 1986). 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
Yamaha
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
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Manufacturer
RoperReference
YamahaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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9.5 LReference
Displacement
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34.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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78 x 60 mmReference
Compression
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8.6:1Reference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Sparkplug
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NGK BPR5HSReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.660 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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Dimensions
Weight
249 kgReference
238 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.0Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.0Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.0Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Shipping weight
249 kgReference
238 kgReference
Wheelbase
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117 cmReference
Length
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175 cmReference
Width
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142 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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72 cmReference
Craftsman 917.25585 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel magnetoReference
Charging amps
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7Reference
Charging volts
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14.5Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Yamaha YT5700 attachments
YT5700 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.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.