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Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 vs Craftsman 917.27308
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 vs Craftsman 917.27308
The Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 and the Craftsman 917.27308 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 2000). 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
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Manufacturer
MTDReference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Power
16.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Displacement
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38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
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16.4 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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2.0 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear 222-3010LReference
Craftsman 247.20400 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Variants
27307
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gearReference
27308
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hydrostaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x10.5-12Reference
Craftsman 917.27308 attachments
46" Mower deck
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.