Craftsman 917.25091 vs John Deere 285
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25091 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25091 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
- The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25091 | John Deere 285 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1992 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Weight | — | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25091 or the John Deere 285?
The Craftsman 917.25091 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25091 or the John Deere 285?
The Craftsman 917.25091 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1987 for the John Deere 285.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25091 or the John Deere 285?
The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".