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" |