Bolens HT-23 vs Craftsman 917.25483
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25483 is more powerful than the Bolens HT-23: 24 HP versus 23 HP (+1 HP, +4%).
- The Craftsman 917.25483 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the Bolens HT-23.
- The Bolens HT-23 is heavier: 498 kg versus 390 kg for the Craftsman 917.25483.
- The Bolens HT-23 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens HT-23 | Craftsman 917.25483 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1987 | 1981–1982 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 498 kg | 390 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | — |
| Length | 190 cm | 192 cm |
| Mower deck | 54" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens HT-23 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Craftsman 917.25483 is more powerful than the Bolens HT-23: 24 HP versus 23 HP (+1 HP, +4%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens HT-23 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Craftsman 917.25483 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1979 for the Bolens HT-23.
Which is heavier, the Bolens HT-23 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Bolens HT-23 is heavier: 498 kg versus 390 kg for the Craftsman 917.25483.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens HT-23 or the Craftsman 917.25483?
The Bolens HT-23 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 44".