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Craftsman 917.25973 vs Craftsman C459-60418
Verdict: Craftsman 917.25973 vs Craftsman C459-60418
The Craftsman 917.25973 and the Craftsman C459-60418 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 917.25973 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). 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
18 hp
18 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
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
Original price
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CAD 3,599 (1987 )Reference
Engine
Displacement
42.33 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Emissions
naturalReference
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Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360-13Reference
Peerless 2351Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Craftsman 917.25973 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
111 cmReference
Variants
145-833-599
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MTD model codeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.50-12Reference
Craftsman C459-60418 attachments
44" 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.