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Craftsman 247.20445 vs Craftsman 917.27608
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20445 vs Craftsman 917.27608
The Craftsman 247.20445 and the Craftsman 917.27608 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.27608 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20445 is the newer design (2016 vs 2004). 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
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 73 mmReference
Sparkplug
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Champion QC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro Gear 331-3000Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
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Weight
340 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5Reference
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Rear tire
22x9.5Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5Reference
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Length
187 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.20445 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
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U1RReference
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
12Reference
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Variants
27607
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gearReference
27608
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 917.27608 attachments
917.27608 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Belt
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AYP 180808 (secondary)Reference
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.