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Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 vs Craftsman 917.25443 GT20
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 vs Craftsman 917.25443 GT20
The Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 and the Craftsman 917.25443 GT20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 917.25443 GT20 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 1987). 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
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
Type
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belt-driven gearReference
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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317 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
3 to 10 cmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Craftsman 917.25443 attachments
917.25443 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal below the seat on the rear fender deck.Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Overall width
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137 cmReference
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.