Craftsman 917.25656 vs John Deere 425
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 425 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25656: 20 HP versus 19 HP (+1 HP, +5%).
- The Craftsman 917.25656 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1992 for the John Deere 425.
- The John Deere 425 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25656 | John Deere 425 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 1996 | 1992–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 365 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 294 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 128 cm |
| Length | — | 190 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25656 or the John Deere 425?
The John Deere 425 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25656: 20 HP versus 19 HP (+1 HP, +5%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25656 or the John Deere 425?
The Craftsman 917.25656 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1992 for the John Deere 425.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25656 or the John Deere 425?
The John Deere 425 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".