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Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 vs Craftsman 917.27228
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 vs Craftsman 917.27228
The Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 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 917.27228 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 is the newer design (2015 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
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
differential powerReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
93 cmReference
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Front tire
13x5-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x9.5-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Length
213 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Craftsman 247.20418 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.27228 attachments
42" 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.