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Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 247.28882
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 247.28882
The Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 and the Craftsman 247.28882 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman 247.28882 is the lighter machine (226 kg vs 240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 is the newer design (2015 vs 2013). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
vertical-shaftReference
Shift-on-the-move seven-speed transmission with forward-reverse control. Combincation clutch/brake peal. Tractor must stopped to shift direction.Reference
Original price
$1,100 (2017 )Reference
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Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
247.20377
California emissionsReference
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247.28887
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California emissionsReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
25.63 ciReference
25.63 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 66 mmReference
90 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.7 kWReference
8.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Air cleaner
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paper and foam elementsReference
Sparkplug
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F6RTCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.711 mmReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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MTD 918-04566Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
78 cmReference
88 cmReference
Weight
240 kgReference
226 kgReference
Rear tire
15x6Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
20x8x8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Height
90 cmReference
90 cmReference
Shipping weight
240 kgReference
226 kgReference
Front axle
SteelReference
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Front tire
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15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6x6Reference
Width
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119 cmReference
Craftsman 247.20372 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Belt
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MTD 954-04060BReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
Craftsman 247.28882 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.