Craftsman 917.27226 vs John Deere M655
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27226 and the John Deere M655 deliver the same power: 25 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27226 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the John Deere M655.
- The John Deere M655 has the wider mower deck: 64" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27226 | John Deere M655 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 25 HP | 25 HP |
| Production years | 2001–2002 | 2000–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Wheelbase | — | 132 cm |
| Length | — | 200 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 64" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27226 or the John Deere M655?
The Craftsman 917.27226 and the John Deere M655 deliver the same power: 25 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27226 or the John Deere M655?
The Craftsman 917.27226 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the John Deere M655.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27226 or the John Deere M655?
The John Deere M655 has the wider mower deck: 64" versus 48".

