Craftsman 917.25049 vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25049

Craftsman 917.25049

18 HP · 1995

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25049 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.25049 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25049John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years19951987–1992
FuelElectric—
Weight—283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—181 cm
Mower deck44"46"

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