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Craftsman 247.20424 vs Craftsman 917.27603
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20424 vs Craftsman 917.27603
The Craftsman 247.20424 and the Craftsman 917.27603 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Craftsman 917.27603 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20424 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
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
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44 ciReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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84 x 66 mmReference
Air cleaner
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paperReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
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
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 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
408 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
213 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Front axle
CasterReference
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Craftsman 247.20424 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
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
Variants
27601
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gear 48-inchReference
27602
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hydro 48-inchReference
27603
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gear 50-inchReference
27604
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hydro 50-inchReference
Craftsman 917.27603 attachments
Attachment overview
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.