Craftsman 917.25256 vs John Deere 425
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 425 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25256: 20 HP versus 19 HP (+1 HP, +5%).
- The Craftsman 917.25256 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1992 for the John Deere 425.
- The John Deere 425 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25256 | John Deere 425 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 1995 | 1992–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 365 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 294 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 128 cm |
| Length | — | 190 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |