Craftsman lawn tractors
Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18
The Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1982 by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 18 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a weight of 820 lbs and comes with lawn/turf tires sized 18x8.50-8 front and 26x12-12 rear. It offers optional rear tractor hitch and independent rear PTO. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. The original price was $4,000 in 1982.
Power18 hp
Founded44/50" deck
Model917.25481
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 422437 |
| Torque | 27.8 lb-ft (37.7 Nm) |
| Cooling | air-cooled opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Torque RPM | 2700 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm) |
| Displacement | 693 cc (42.33 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981 - 1982 |
| Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
| Manufacturer | Roper |
| Original price | $4,000 in 1982 |
Dimensions
| Width | 44 inches (111 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Weight | 820 lbs (371 kg) |
| Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.6 inches (100 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
References
| Books | Garden Tractors published in 1980, by Sears |
|---|---|
| Manual | Owner's Manual 917.254812 (3848J-2.2-81) published in 1981 |
| Catalog | Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1982, by Sears |
Attachments
| Notes | 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. |
|---|---|
| 54" Blade | ModelCraftsman 917.25410 Mountfront-mount Width54 inches (137 cm) Weight141 lbs (63 kg) |
| 44" Mower deck | Lifthydraulic lift ModelCraftsman 917.253650 Blades3-blade Total width54.3 inches (137 cm) Cutting width44 inches (111 cm) |
| 50" Mower deck | Lifthydraulic lift ModelCraftsman 917.253660 Blades3-blade Total width60.4 inches (153 cm) Cutting width50 inches (127 cm) |
| 48" Snow blower | Typesingle-stage ModelCraftsman 842.26519 Mountfront-mount Width48 inches (121 cm) Weight295 lbs (133 kg) |
| 100.265161 Loader | Height60 inches (152 cm) at pin Weight387 lbs (175 kg) Bucket width40 inches (101 cm) Lift capacity500 lbs (226 kg) full at pin |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
| Oil type | ATF F |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 qts (7.1 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
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