The Craftsman 917.25481 garden tractor weighs 820 lb (371 kg) using its published weight. That places it around the 93rd percentile among comparable garden tractors, toward the heavier end of its peer group. With 18 hp (13.4 kW), it carries about 45.6 lb of published weight per horsepower.
TypeGarden tractor
Years1981 – 1982
ManufacturerRoper
DistributorCraftsman
Engine power
18 hp (13.4 kW)
Transmission
shaft-driven hydrostatic
Displacement
693 cc (42.33 cu in)
Weight
820 lb (371 kg)
How this model compares
Low average and high benchmarks for comparable garden tractors in this dataset.
Horsepower18 hp
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 18 hpAvg 22 hpHigh 25.75 hp
Displacement693 cc
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 674 ccAvg 721 ccHigh 724 cc
Fuel capacity5 gal
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 3.5 galAvg 3.5 galHigh 4 gal
Weight820 lb
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 582 lbAvg 626 lbHigh 699 lb
OV
Overview
Identity & ownership
Manufacturer
Roper
Distributor
Craftsman
Equipment type
Garden tractor
Model years
1981 – 1982
Original price
$4,000 in 1982
Fuel tank
5 gal (18.9 L)
EN
Engine
Power & service data
Displacement
693 cc (42.33 cu in)
Bore / stroke
3.44 × 2.28 in (87 × 58 mm)
Engine power
18 hp (13.4 kW)
Rated RPM
3600
Oil capacity
1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change interval
25 h
Spark plug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
TR
Transmission
Drive system
Transmission
Eaton 11
Type
shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity
7.5 qts 7.1 L
Oil type
ATF F · ATF F · ATF F
DM
Dimensions & tires
Size, weight & tire data
Weight
820 lb (371 kg)
Length
75.8 in (192 cm)
Width
44 in (111 cm)
Height
(steering wheel)
Steering-wheel height
39.6 in (100 cm)
Front tire
18×8.50-8
Rear tire
26×12-12
EL
Electrical & PTO
Battery, charging & PTO
PTO clutch
electric
Front PTO
independent
Rear PTO
independent (optional)
Battery volts
12
Specifications are provided as a reference from published TractorData information. Verify critical service values with the applicable operator or service manual. Craftsman website
