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Craftsman 247.20444 T8400 vs Craftsman 917.28990
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20444 T8400 vs Craftsman 917.28990
The Craftsman 247.20444 T8400 and the Craftsman 917.28990 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.28990 is the lighter machine (252 kg vs 299 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 247.20444 T8400 is the newer design (2016 vs 2009). 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
26 hp
26 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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Towing release on rear of tractor. Pull lever out and up to free-wheel.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
—
paper elementReference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
91 cmReference
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Weight
299 kgReference
252 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5Reference
20x10x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.20444 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
Craftsman 917.28990 attachments
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.