Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 vs Craftsman 917.25556
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 and the Craftsman 917.25556 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25556 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1991 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1228.
- The Craftsman 917.25556 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 | Craftsman 917.25556 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1996 | 1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 28" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 or the Craftsman 917.25556?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 and the Craftsman 917.25556 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 or the Craftsman 917.25556?
The Craftsman 917.25556 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1991 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1228.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1228 or the Craftsman 917.25556?
The Craftsman 917.25556 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 28".