Compare/Craftsman 247.20445 vs Craftsman 917.28861

Craftsman 247.20445 vs Craftsman 917.28861

Verdict: Craftsman 247.20445 vs Craftsman 917.28861

The Craftsman 247.20445 and the Craftsman 917.28861 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.28861 is the lighter machine (270 kg vs 340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.28861 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.20445 is the newer design (2016 vs 2011). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MTDReference

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooledReference

Original price

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$2,928 (2012)Reference

Steering

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manual sector and pinionReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

15.1 LReference

Displacement

45.6 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

paperReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion RC12YCReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.9 LReference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydro Gear G7Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

101 cmReference

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Weight

340 kgReference

270 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5Reference

16x6.5-6Reference

Rear tire

22x9.5Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5Reference

16x6.5-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x9.5Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Length

187 cmReference

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Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Craftsman 247.20445 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

12Reference

Belt

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AYP 196103Reference

Variants

917.28867

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California EmissionsReference

Craftsman 917.28861 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.