Ariens lawn tractors S-8G vs Craftsman 917.25074
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-8G and the Craftsman 917.25074 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25074 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G.
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-8G is heavier: 201 kg versus 135 kg for the Craftsman 917.25074.
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-8G has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors S-8G | Craftsman 917.25074 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1977 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 201 kg | 135 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | — |
| Length | 157 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-8G and the Craftsman 917.25074 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Craftsman 917.25074 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-8G is heavier: 201 kg versus 135 kg for the Craftsman 917.25074.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-8G has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".