Ariens lawn tractors FM26 vs Craftsman 917.25912
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25912: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
- The Craftsman 917.25912 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is heavier: 113 kg versus 107 kg for the Craftsman 917.25912.
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors FM26 | Craftsman 917.25912 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1989 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 113 kg | 107 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 95 cm | — |
| Length | 132 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 25" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 917.25912?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25912: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 917.25912?
The Craftsman 917.25912 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 917.25912?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is heavier: 113 kg versus 107 kg for the Craftsman 917.25912.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 917.25912?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".