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" |