Bolens GT-2000 vs Craftsman 917.25003
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens GT-2000 and the Craftsman 917.25003 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25003 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1988 for the Bolens GT-2000.
- The Bolens GT-2000 is heavier: 442 kg versus 344 kg for the Craftsman 917.25003.
- The Craftsman 917.25003 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens GT-2000 | Craftsman 917.25003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1995 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 442 kg | 344 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | — |
| Length | 194 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens GT-2000 or the Craftsman 917.25003?
The Bolens GT-2000 and the Craftsman 917.25003 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens GT-2000 or the Craftsman 917.25003?
The Craftsman 917.25003 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1988 for the Bolens GT-2000.
Which is heavier, the Bolens GT-2000 or the Craftsman 917.25003?
The Bolens GT-2000 is heavier: 442 kg versus 344 kg for the Craftsman 917.25003.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens GT-2000 or the Craftsman 917.25003?
The Craftsman 917.25003 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

