Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model CMXGRAM1130036 · Residential-duty · Gas
The Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower is a residential-grade gas lawn tractor, built for larger home yards, with a 42-inch deck and a 500cc engine making 17.5 hp. It weighs 510 lb (231.3 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 30.5 ci (500 cc) |
| Engine Power | 17.5 hp |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Cut Positions | 5 |
Dimensions
| Weight | 510 lbs (231.3 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 1.3 gal (4.9 L) |
Productivity & acreage
42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Residential — Built for home-lawn use.
Acres/hour can't be computed for this model — deck width or ground speed is not specified by manufacturer.
| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | not specified by manufacturer |
| Engine displacement | 500 cc |
| Engine power | 17.5 hp |
| Transmission | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | not specified by manufacturer |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9205 L |
| Weight | 231.336 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck gauge | not specified by manufacturer |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | not specified by manufacturer |
| Seat type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
Similar models
Other riding (lawn tractor) mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower.
Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tractordata.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
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