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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25442 or the John Deere F912?
The Craftsman 917.25442 and the John Deere F912 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25442 or the John Deere F912?
The Craftsman 917.25442 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the John Deere F912.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25442 or the John Deere F912?
The John Deere F912 is heavier: 574 kg versus 283 kg for the Craftsman 917.25442.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25442 or the John Deere F912?
The John Deere F912 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".