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Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 vs Craftsman 917.25442 GT 20
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 vs Craftsman 917.25442 GT 20
The Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 and the Craftsman 917.25442 GT 20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 917.25442 GT 20 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 is the newer design (2016 vs 1988). 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
20 hp
20 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
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
47.2 ciReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 73 mmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
91 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
177 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Weight
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283 kgReference
Craftsman 247.20438 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Craftsman 917.25442 attachments
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
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belt-driven gearReference
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.