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Craftsman 917.25658 vs Craftsman 944.60416
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25658 vs Craftsman 944.60416
The Craftsman 917.25658 and the Craftsman 944.60416 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.25658 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 944.60416 is the newer design (2004 vs 1996). 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
AYPReference
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 67 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
14.2 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 930-057AReference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Craftsman 917.25658 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
240Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
AYP 144200Reference
144959Reference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
infiniteReference
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Drive
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beltReference
Variants
60416
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gearReference
60486
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 944.60416 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.