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Craftsman 917.25891 vs Craftsman 917.27552
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25891 vs Craftsman 917.27552
The Craftsman 917.25891 and the Craftsman 917.27552 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Craftsman 917.25891 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27552 is the newer design (2005 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
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
25890
gear driveReference
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25891
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.8 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion QC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Peerless LTH2000Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Craftsman 917.25891 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
35Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
AYP 144959 (secondary)Reference
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Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27552 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.