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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25472 or the John Deere 318?
The Craftsman 917.25472 and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25472 or the John Deere 318?
The Craftsman 917.25472 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25472 or the John Deere 318?
The Craftsman 917.25472 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

