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Craftsman 917.25659 vs Craftsman 917.27205
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25659 vs Craftsman 917.27205
The Craftsman 917.25659 and the Craftsman 917.27205 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.25659 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27205 is the newer design (2001 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
27.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 67 mmReference
87 x 77 mmReference
Power
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 310-0650Reference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Craftsman 917.25659 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
240Reference
240Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
30Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
AYP 144200Reference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
infiniteReference
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Craftsman 917.27205 attachments
Attachment overview
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.