Craftsman 25001

1. ConsumerReports.org

Editors compare the Craftsman 25001 with 16 other zero-turn mowers, based on thorough objective tests in all three cutting modes, plus ratings for handling and ease of use. At the time of our report, two owners also rate and review the Craftsman 25001 zero-turn mower here.

Review: Lawn Mowers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

2. TodaysMower.com

Landscaper and riding mower reviewer Paul Sikkema is not a fan of zero-turn mowers, favoring Craftsman "Turn Tight" lawn tractors as easier to use and more versatile. Many of his criticisms of the Craftsman 25001 seem based on misinformation. The specifications at Sears.com say that this model does mow in reverse (which is indeed essential for zero-turn mower efficiency) and has a deck washout system plus anti-scalping wheels. Sikkema has a long laundry list of other criticisms of the design -- that make the mower hard to clean and maintain -- and predicts poor long-range durability.

Review: 2012 Craftsman 48 in 24 hp Model 25003 Zero-Turn Review – They Almost Got This One Right!, Paul Sikkema, Feb. 18, 2012

3. Sears.com

The Craftsman 25001 is one of the three top-rated zero-turn mowers sold here, based on owner-written reviews. Over two dozen owners rate the 25001 mower here. Most are satisfied, reporting that it cuts mowing time a great deal and cuts well -- and does so at a very good price. About 25 percent of the reviewers say they would not recommend it to a friend, however. One complains that the tires make ruts on the lawn, another that the ride is stiff and uncomfortable.

Review: Craftsman 42'' 24hp* V-Twin Zero-Turn Riding Mower Non CA Model# 25001, Contributors to Sears.com