Bolens 828 vs Craftsman 917.25074
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 828 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 Bolens 828.
- The Bolens 828 is heavier: 151 kg versus 135 kg for the Craftsman 917.25074.
- The Craftsman 917.25074 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 828 | Craftsman 917.25074 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1977 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 151 kg | 135 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | — |
| Length | 154 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 828 or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Bolens 828 and the Craftsman 917.25074 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 828 or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Craftsman 917.25074 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Bolens 828.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 828 or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Bolens 828 is heavier: 151 kg versus 135 kg for the Craftsman 917.25074.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 828 or the Craftsman 917.25074?
The Craftsman 917.25074 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".