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Craftsman 917.25890 vs Craftsman 944.60435
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25890 vs Craftsman 944.60435
The Craftsman 917.25890 and the Craftsman 944.60435 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Craftsman 944.60435 is the newer design (2017 vs 1997). 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
23 hp
23 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
HusqvarnaReference
Three-speed, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
25890
gear driveReference
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25891
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
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Displacement
38.1 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
16.8 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Craftsman 917.25890 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Belt
AYP 144959 (secondary)Reference
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Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8Reference
Craftsman 944.60435 attachments
54" 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.