Craftsman 917.25442 vs John Deere F912
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25442 and the John Deere F912 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25442 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere F912.
- The John Deere F912 is heavier: 574 kg versus 283 kg for the Craftsman 917.25442.
- The John Deere F912 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25442 | John Deere F912 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 1988 | 1987–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 574 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 143 cm |
| Length | 177 cm | 216 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 50" |