Craftsman 917.25464 LT12
The Craftsman 917.25464 LT12 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 357 cc 21.82 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 429 lbs 194 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
6 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
429 lbs
194 kg
Overview
![]() | 1989
Lawn tractorRoper built
Lawn tractor
Roper built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Lawn tractor | |
Craftsman 917.25464 Engine | |
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12HP Tecumseh 357cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Craftsman 917.25464 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 429 lbs
194 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x9.5-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Craftsman Lawn and Garden Riding Equipment and Attachments published in 1989, by Sears |
Engine
Engine Detail — 357 cc / 21.82 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh OVXL120 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 357 cc
21.82 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.31x2.53 inches
84 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil change | 50 h |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Craftsman 917.25464 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 429 lbs
194 kg |
Attachments
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25464 LT12.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.1 hrs
Approximately 2.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
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 917.25464 LT12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25464 LT12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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