Craftsman 502.25601 vs John Deere 65

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Craftsman 502.25601

Craftsman 502.25601

5 HP · 1978

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John Deere 65

John Deere 65

5 HP · 1978–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.25601 and the John Deere 65 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
  • The John Deere 65 is heavier: 122 kg versus 109 kg for the Craftsman 502.25601.
  • The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.25601John Deere 65
Power5 HP5 HP
Production years19781978–1983
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight109 kg122 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Mower deck25"28"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 502.25601 or the John Deere 65?

The Craftsman 502.25601 and the John Deere 65 deliver the same power: 5 HP.

Which is heavier, the Craftsman 502.25601 or the John Deere 65?

The John Deere 65 is heavier: 122 kg versus 109 kg for the Craftsman 502.25601.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 502.25601 or the John Deere 65?

The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".

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