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Craftsman 247.20422 vs Craftsman 917.27522
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20422 vs Craftsman 917.27522
The Craftsman 247.20422 and the Craftsman 917.27522 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Craftsman 917.27522 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20422 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
25 hp
25 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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18.6 kWReference
Oil capacity
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2.1 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear 311-3500Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
93 cmReference
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Weight
385 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5-6Reference
16x7.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
16x7.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
213 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Front axle
CasterReference
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Craftsman 247.20422 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.27522 attachments
Attachment overview
48" 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.