Craftsman 917.25254 vs John Deere GT242

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25254

Craftsman 917.25254

14 HP · 1995–1996

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John Deere GT242

John Deere GT242

14 HP · 1993–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25254 and the John Deere GT242 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.25254 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1993 for the John Deere GT242.
  • The Craftsman 917.25254 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25254John Deere GT242
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1995–19961993–1998
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight—201 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 16 / 1
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—175 cm
Mower deck42"38"

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