Craftsman 917.25651 vs John Deere STX46
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25651 and the John Deere STX46 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25651 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1995 for the John Deere STX46.
- The John Deere STX46 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25651 | John Deere STX46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1996 | 1995–1997 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | — | 202 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25651 or the John Deere STX46?
The Craftsman 917.25651 and the John Deere STX46 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25651 or the John Deere STX46?
The Craftsman 917.25651 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1995 for the John Deere STX46.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25651 or the John Deere STX46?
The John Deere STX46 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

