Compare/Craftsman 917.25597 vs Craftsman T210 CMXGRAM1130043

Craftsman 917.25597 vs Craftsman T210 CMXGRAM1130043

Verdict: Craftsman 917.25597 vs Craftsman T210 CMXGRAM1130043

The Craftsman 917.25597 and the Craftsman T210 CMXGRAM1130043 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman T210 CMXGRAM1130043 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 333 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25597 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman T210 CMXGRAM1130043 is the newer design (2019 vs 1993). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Best match

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Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference

Manufacturer

AYPReference

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

42.33 ciReference

33 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 58 mmReference

94 x 86 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RJ-19LMReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

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Oil change

25 hReference

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Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

4Reference

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Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Weight

333 kgReference

231 kgReference

Front tire

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15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

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20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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20x8-8Reference

Craftsman 917.25597 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

3 (lights)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

111 cmReference

106 cmReference

Craftsman T210 attachments

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.