Craftsman 917.25947 vs John Deere 68
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 68 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
- The Craftsman 917.25947 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1975 for the John Deere 68.
- The John Deere 68 is heavier: 145 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
- The Craftsman 917.25947 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25947 | John Deere 68 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977 | 1975–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 139 kg | 145 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Length | — | 148 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 68?
The John Deere 68 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 68?
The Craftsman 917.25947 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1975 for the John Deere 68.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 68?
The John Deere 68 is heavier: 145 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the John Deere 68?
The Craftsman 917.25947 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".