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Craftsman 247.20422 vs Craftsman 917.28890
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20422 vs Craftsman 917.28890
The Craftsman 247.20422 and the Craftsman 917.28890 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Craftsman 917.28890 is the lighter machine (252 kg vs 385 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 247.20422 is the newer design (2016 vs 2008). 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-cooledReference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
—
dual paper elementsReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
93 cmReference
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Weight
385 kgReference
252 kgReference
Front tire
13x5-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
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
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28890 attachments
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.