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Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 917.25556
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 vs Craftsman 917.25556
The Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 and the Craftsman 917.25556 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20372 T1200 is the newer design (2015 vs 1992). 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
AYPReference
vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft12Reference
Original price
$1,100 (2017 )Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Variants
247.20377
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
25.63 ciReference
28.04 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 66 mmReference
88 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.7 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RJ-19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven mechanical CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Foote-Dana 4360-6Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
78 cmReference
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Weight
240 kgReference
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Rear tire
15x6Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
240 kgReference
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Front axle
SteelReference
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Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Craftsman 247.20372 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.25556 attachments
38" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
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.