Craftsman 917.25431 vs John Deere 245

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431

Craftsman 917.25431

14 HP · 1987–1988

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John Deere 245

John Deere 245

14 HP · 1993–1994

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25431 and the John Deere 245 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The John Deere 245 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The John Deere 245 is heavier: 276 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.25431.

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431John Deere 245
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1987–19881993–1994
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight224 kg276 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length162 cm181 cm
Mower deck38"38"

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