Craftsman 917.25431 vs John Deere X126

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431

Craftsman 917.25431

14 HP · 1987–1988

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John Deere X126

John Deere X126

14 HP · 2018–2020

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25431 and the John Deere X126 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The John Deere X126 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The Craftsman 917.25431 is heavier: 224 kg versus 210 kg for the John Deere X126.
  • The John Deere X126 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431John Deere X126
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1987–19882018–2020
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight224 kg210 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase122 cm
Length162 cm187 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X126?

The Craftsman 917.25431 and the John Deere X126 deliver the same power: 14 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X126?

The John Deere X126 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25431.

Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X126?

The Craftsman 917.25431 is heavier: 224 kg versus 210 kg for the John Deere X126.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25431 or the John Deere X126?

The John Deere X126 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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