Craftsman 247.25586 vs John Deere 165

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.25586

Craftsman 247.25586

12 HP · 1993

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John Deere 165

John Deere 165

12 HP · 1986–1988

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.25586 and the John Deere 165 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.25586 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1986 for the John Deere 165.
  • The Craftsman 247.25586 has the wider mower deck: 40" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.25586John Deere 165
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years19931986–1988
FuelGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight213 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm
Length165 cm
Mower deck40"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.25586 or the John Deere 165?

The Craftsman 247.25586 and the John Deere 165 deliver the same power: 12 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.25586 or the John Deere 165?

The Craftsman 247.25586 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1986 for the John Deere 165.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.25586 or the John Deere 165?

The Craftsman 247.25586 has the wider mower deck: 40" versus 38".

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