The Craftsman 917.25918 is a 1977 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 5 hp 196cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower weighs 252 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 10.5x3.5 front and 12.5x3.5 rear. It includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and three cut height positions. Originally priced at $499 in 1977, it offers an open operator station and negative ground 12-volt electrical system.