The Craftsman 917.25657 is a 1996 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 19 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 310-0650 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 240 CCA. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with a manual clutch. Original price was $1700 in 1996.