Craftsman 917.25443 vs Roper lawn tractors GTK18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25443 is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors GTK18: 20 HP versus 18 HP (+2 HP, +11%).
- The Roper lawn tractors GTK18 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25443.
- The Roper lawn tractors GTK18 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25443 | Roper lawn tractors GTK18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1988 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 317 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 6 / 2 |
| Length | 177 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 44" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25443 or the Roper lawn tractors GTK18?
The Craftsman 917.25443 is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors GTK18: 20 HP versus 18 HP (+2 HP, +11%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25443 or the Roper lawn tractors GTK18?
The Roper lawn tractors GTK18 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25443.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25443 or the Roper lawn tractors GTK18?
The Roper lawn tractors GTK18 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".

