Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18
The Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 693 cc 42.33 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: Eaton 11. Operating weight: 820 lbs 371 kg.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal
18.9 L
Transmission
Eaton 11
Operating Weight
820 lbs
371 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
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1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $4,000 in 1982 | |
Craftsman 917.25481 Engine | |
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18HP Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Craftsman 917.25481 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 820 lbs
371 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1980, by Sears | |
Owner's Manual 917.254812 (3848J-2.2-81) published in 1981 | |
Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1982, by Sears |
Engine
| 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
|---|---|
1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Engine Detail — 693 cc / 42.33 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 422437 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled opposed-twin |
Displacement | 693 cc
42.33 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.28 inches
87 x 58 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Torque | 27.8 lb-ft
37.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
| 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
|---|---|
1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Transmission — Eaton 11
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 |
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ATF F |
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Dimensions
| 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
|---|---|
1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Craftsman 917.25481 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 75.8 inches
192 cm |
Width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39.6 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 820 lbs
371 kg |
Attachments
| 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
|---|---|
1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Attachment overview | |
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44" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
A rear-mount 44-inch mower and 48-inch tiller were available for the FF/18. The attachments required the three-point hitch and rear PTO. |
Photos
Craftsman FF/18, left side.
Craftsman FF/18, right side.
Rear view of the Craftsman FF/18.
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.2 PS
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