Craftsman 917.25374 vs John Deere 285

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25374

Craftsman 917.25374

18 HP · 1983–1986

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John Deere 285

John Deere 285

18 HP · 1987–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25374 and the John Deere 285 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 285 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1983 for the Craftsman 917.25374.
  • The John Deere 285 is heavier: 283 kg versus 261 kg for the Craftsman 917.25374.
  • The John Deere 285 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25374John Deere 285
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19861987–1992
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders2—
Weight261 kg283 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1—
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—181 cm
Mower deck44"46"

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