Craftsman 917.25074

The Craftsman 917.25074 is a 1977 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, and rides on 11.0x4 front and 13.0x5 rear lawn/turf tires. It weighs 298 lbs and measures 60 inches in length and 38 inches in height. The electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Originally priced at $679 in 1977, this model is a classic example of a durable and functional riding lawn mower from the era.