Ariens lawn tractors GT18D vs Craftsman 917.25591
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D and the Craftsman 917.25591 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25591 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D is heavier: 480 kg versus 284 kg for the Craftsman 917.25591.
- The Craftsman 917.25591 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT18D | Craftsman 917.25591 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1987 | 1985–1989 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 480 kg | 284 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | — |
| Length | 200 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D or the Craftsman 917.25591?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D and the Craftsman 917.25591 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D or the Craftsman 917.25591?
The Craftsman 917.25591 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D or the Craftsman 917.25591?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D is heavier: 480 kg versus 284 kg for the Craftsman 917.25591.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D or the Craftsman 917.25591?
The Craftsman 917.25591 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".