Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 vs Craftsman 917.25453
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 and the Craftsman 917.25453 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25453 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1989 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230.
- The Craftsman 917.25453 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 | Craftsman 917.25453 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1995 | 1991 |
| 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 | 30" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the Craftsman 917.25453?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 and the Craftsman 917.25453 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the Craftsman 917.25453?
The Craftsman 917.25453 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1989 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the Craftsman 917.25453?
The Craftsman 917.25453 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".