Craftsman 917.25947 vs John Deere 208
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 208 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
- The John Deere 208 is heavier: 305 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
- The John Deere 208 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25947 | John Deere 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977 | 1977–1978 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 139 kg | 305 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | — | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 208?
The John Deere 208 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 208?
The John Deere 208 is heavier: 305 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 208?
The John Deere 208 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".