Craftsman 917.25074
The Craftsman 917.25074 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.65 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 298 lbs 135 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.5 gal
1.9 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
298 lbs
135 kg
Overview
![]() | 1977
Riding lawn mowerRoper built
Riding lawn mower
Roper built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $679 in 1977 | |
Craftsman 917.25074 Engine | |
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8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.5 gal
1.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Craftsman 917.25074 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 298 lbs
135 kg |
Front tire | 11.0x4 |
Rear tire | 13.0x5 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors published in 1977, by Sears | |
Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1977, by Sears* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.65 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh VM80 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 305 cc
18.65 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.06x2.53 inches
78 x 64 mm |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Craftsman 917.25074 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11.0x4 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.0x5 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 60 inches
152 cm |
Height | 38 inches
96 cm |
Shipping weight | 298 lbs
135 kg |
Attachments
32" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 32 inches
81 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 2.75 inch
3 to 6 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25074.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25074 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25074.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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