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Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 vs Craftsman 917.27305
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 vs Craftsman 917.27305
The Craftsman 247.20438 T7800 and the Craftsman 917.27305 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 917.27305 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 1999). 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
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
38.1 ciReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 67 mmReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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2.0 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
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
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.20438 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
—
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Variants
27305
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gearReference
27306
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 917.27305 attachments
50" Mower deck
Type
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belt-driven gearReference
Drive
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beltReference
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.