Craftsman 917.25472 vs John Deere 318
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25472 and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25472 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Craftsman 917.25472 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25472 | John Deere 318 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1989 | 1983–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 233 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 290 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | 162 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |