Craftsman 917.27344 vs John Deere Z425

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27344

Craftsman 917.27344

23 HP · 2001–2002

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John Deere Z425

John Deere Z425

23 HP · 2007–2015

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27344 and the John Deere Z425 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
  • The John Deere Z425 is the more recent model: production started in 2007, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27344.
  • The Craftsman 917.27344 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27344John Deere Z425
Power23 HP23 HP
Production years2001–20022007–2015
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight292 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase121 cm
Length189 cm
Mower deck50"48"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27344 or the John Deere Z425?

The Craftsman 917.27344 and the John Deere Z425 deliver the same power: 23 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27344 or the John Deere Z425?

The John Deere Z425 is the more recent model: production started in 2007, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27344.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27344 or the John Deere Z425?

The Craftsman 917.27344 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".

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