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Craftsman 247.20439 vs Craftsman 917.28842
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20439 vs Craftsman 917.28842
The Craftsman 247.20439 and the Craftsman 917.28842 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.28842 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20439 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
24 hp
24 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
15.1 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
—
dual paper elementsReference
Oil change
—
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
91 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
16x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
16x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Weight
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254 kgReference
Craftsman 247.20439 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Battery Group
—
U1RReference
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Variants
28642
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California emissionsReference
Craftsman 917.28842 attachments
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
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belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cut positions
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7Reference
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.