Craftsman 917.25148 vs John Deere 345
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25148 and the John Deere 345 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25148 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1995 for the John Deere 345.
- The Craftsman 917.25148 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25148 | John Deere 345 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1996 | 1995–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 317 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 183 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25148 or the John Deere 345?
The Craftsman 917.25148 and the John Deere 345 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25148 or the John Deere 345?
The Craftsman 917.25148 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1995 for the John Deere 345.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25148 or the John Deere 345?
The Craftsman 917.25148 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".