Craftsman 917.25912 vs John Deere RX63
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere RX63 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25912: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
- The Craftsman 917.25912 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the John Deere RX63.
- The John Deere RX63 is heavier: 139 kg versus 107 kg for the Craftsman 917.25912.
- The John Deere RX63 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25912 | John Deere RX63 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1989 | 1987–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 107 kg | 139 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 7 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 25" | 26" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25912 or the John Deere RX63?
The John Deere RX63 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25912: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25912 or the John Deere RX63?
The Craftsman 917.25912 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1987 for the John Deere RX63.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25912 or the John Deere RX63?
The John Deere RX63 is heavier: 139 kg versus 107 kg for the Craftsman 917.25912.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25912 or the John Deere RX63?
The John Deere RX63 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".