The Craftsman 917.25583 lawn tractor weighs 425 lb (192 kg) using its published weight. That places it around the 26th percentile among comparable lawn tractors, in the lower-middle weight range of its peer group. With 14 hp (10.4 kW), it carries about 30.4 lb of published weight per horsepower.
TypeLawn tractor
Years1985 – 1986
ManufacturerRoper
DistributorCraftsman
Engine power
14 hp (10.4 kW)
Transmission
belt-driven gear · belt-driven CVT
Displacement
655 cc (40 cu in) · 540 cc (33 cu in)
Weight
425 lb (192 kg)
How this model compares
Low average and high benchmarks for comparable lawn tractors in this dataset.
Horsepower14 hp
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 14 hpAvg 18.5 hpHigh 21 hp
Displacement655 cc
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 465 ccAvg 530 ccHigh 693 cc
Fuel capacity2.5 gal
Average
LowAverageHigh
Low 1.25 galAvg 2.5 galHigh 3.5 gal
Weight425 lb
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 423 lbAvg 495 lbHigh 520 lb
OV
Overview
Identity & ownership
Manufacturer
Roper
Distributor
Craftsman
Equipment type
Lawn tractor
Model years
1985 – 1986
Original price
$1,800 in 1985
Fuel tank
2.5 gal (9.5 L)
EN
Engine
Power & service data
Fuel system
carburetor
Displacement
655 cc (40 cu in) · 540 cc (33 cu in)
Bore / stroke
3.44 × 2.16 in (87 × 55 mm)
Engine power
14 hp (10.4 kW) · 19 hp (14.2 kW)
Rated RPM
3600
Oil change interval
50 h
TR
Transmission
Drive system
Transmission
Foote 4150
Type
belt-driven gear · belt-driven CVT
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse · infinite forward and reverse
DM
Dimensions & tires
Size, weight & tire data
Weight
425 lb (192 kg)
Shipping weight
635 lb (288 kg)
Wheelbase
48 in (121 cm)
Front axle
Cast-iron
Front tire
15×6
Rear tire
18×9.50-9 · 20×8
EL
Electrical & PTO
Battery, charging & PTO
PTO clutch
electric · manual
Mid PTO
independent
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
