Craftsman 917.25441 vs Wheel Horse 257-H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25441 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 257-H: 18 HP versus 17 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
- The Wheel Horse 257-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25441.
- The Craftsman 917.25441 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 37".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25441 | Wheel Horse 257-H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1988 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 278 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 115 cm |
| Length | 177 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 37" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25441 or the Wheel Horse 257-H?
The Craftsman 917.25441 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 257-H: 18 HP versus 17 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25441 or the Wheel Horse 257-H?
The Wheel Horse 257-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25441.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25441 or the Wheel Horse 257-H?
The Craftsman 917.25441 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 37".