Bolens HDT-1000 vs Craftsman 917.25483
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25483 is more powerful than the Bolens HDT-1000: 24 HP versus 22 HP (+2 HP, +9%).
- The Bolens HDT-1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1981 for the Craftsman 917.25483.
- The Bolens HDT-1000 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens HDT-1000 | Craftsman 917.25483 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1985 | 1981–1982 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Weight | — | 390 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | — |
| Length | 193 cm | 192 cm |
| Mower deck | 54" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens HDT-1000 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Craftsman 917.25483 is more powerful than the Bolens HDT-1000: 24 HP versus 22 HP (+2 HP, +9%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens HDT-1000 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Bolens HDT-1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1981 for the Craftsman 917.25483.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens HDT-1000 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Bolens HDT-1000 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 44".

