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Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 vs Craftsman 917.27245
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 vs Craftsman 917.27245
The Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 and the Craftsman 917.27245 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 917.27245 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20418 Z6400 is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). 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
Image courtesy of Henry PeetReference
Steering
differential powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
40.03 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 206-545CReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
93 cmReference
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Front tire
13x5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
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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5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.27245 attachments
917.27245 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Belt
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144959Reference
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.