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Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 vs Craftsman 917.27597
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 vs Craftsman 917.27597
The Craftsman 247.20400 ZS6500 and the Craftsman 917.27597 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 2003). 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
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Power
16.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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18.9 LReference
Displacement
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40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
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16.4 kWReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Craftsman 247.20400 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
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 gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
127 cmReference
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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23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.5-12Reference
Craftsman 917.27597 attachments
917.27597 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
50" 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.