Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model CMXGRAM1130036 · Residential-duty · Gas
Craftsman doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Craftsman product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 510 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,410 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- How these are worked out ›
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
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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 displacement | 500 cc |
| Engine power | 17.5 hp |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L |
| Weight | 231.3 kg |
Craftsman doesn’t publish 13 of these for the 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower: engine make, transmission, drive type, ground speed, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tractordata.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Craftsman’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight510 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,410 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,090 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,590 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,410 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.417 hp/in
- Run time per tank~1.3 h
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Craftsman doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Craftsman's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower questions
What size deck is on the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades.
What engine is in the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower is powered by 500 cc, 17.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower weigh?
The Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower weighs 510 lb (231.3 kg) as specified by Craftsman.
What size trailer do I need for the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
At 510 lb, the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,410 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,410 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How big is the fuel tank on the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower holds 1.3 gal (4.9 L) of fuel.
How much does the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower cost?
Craftsman doesn't publish a list price for the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Craftsman 42-in 17.5 HP Gear Drive Gas Riding Lawn Mower built for?
Residential-duty riding mower. Built for home-lawn use.
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