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Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 vs Craftsman 917.27228
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 vs Craftsman 917.27228
The Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 and the Craftsman 917.27228 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 is the newer design (2016 vs 2001). 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
22 hp
22 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Power
16.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
15.1 LReference
Displacement
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44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
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16.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro GearReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Craftsman 247.20400 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
Battery CCA
—
230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
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20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10x8Reference
Craftsman 917.27228 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.