Craftsman 917.25431 vs John Deere X117R

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431

Craftsman 917.25431

14 HP · 1987–1988

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John Deere X117R

John Deere X117R

14 HP · 2021+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25431 and the John Deere X117R deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The John Deere X117R is the more recent model: production started in 2021, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The John Deere X117R is heavier: 234 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The Craftsman 917.25431 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431John Deere X117R
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1987–19882021+
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight224 kg234 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Length162 cm242 cm
Mower deck38"36"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X117R?

The Craftsman 917.25431 and the John Deere X117R deliver the same power: 14 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X117R?

The John Deere X117R is the more recent model: production started in 2021, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25431.

Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X117R?

The John Deere X117R is heavier: 234 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.25431.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X117R?

The Craftsman 917.25431 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

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