Craftsman 917.25431 vs MTD lawn tractors 960

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431

Craftsman 917.25431

14 HP · 1987–1988

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MTD lawn tractors 960

MTD lawn tractors 960

14 HP · 1970–1976

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25431 and the MTD lawn tractors 960 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.25431 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 960 is heavier: 424 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 960 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431MTD lawn tractors 960
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1987–19881970–1976
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight224 kg424 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 14 / 1
Wheelbase—113 cm
Length162 cm—
Mower deck38"42"

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