Craftsman 917.27345 vs John Deere X585
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27345 and the John Deere X585 deliver the same power: 25 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27345 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the John Deere X585.
- The John Deere X585 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27345 | John Deere X585 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 25 HP | 25 HP |
| Production years | 2003 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 433 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 204 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 141 cm |
| Length | — | 190 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27345 or the John Deere X585?
The Craftsman 917.27345 and the John Deere X585 deliver the same power: 25 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27345 or the John Deere X585?
The Craftsman 917.27345 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the John Deere X585.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27345 or the John Deere X585?
The John Deere X585 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".