Craftsman 917.25254 vs John Deere GT242
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 917.25254 | John Deere GT242 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1996 | 1993–1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | — | 201 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25254 or the John Deere GT242?
The Craftsman 917.25254 and the John Deere GT242 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25254 or the John Deere GT242?
The Craftsman 917.25254 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1993 for the John Deere GT242.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25254 or the John Deere GT242?
The Craftsman 917.25254 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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