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Craftsman 247.20447 vs Craftsman 917.28860
Verdict: Craftsman 247.20447 vs Craftsman 917.28860
The Craftsman 247.20447 and the Craftsman 917.28860 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.28860 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 247.20447 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
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-cooledReference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
—
dual paper elementsReference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K58Reference
Tuff Torq K66YReference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
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
101 cmReference
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Weight
340 kgReference
270 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5x6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5Reference
23x10.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5Reference
23x10.5x8Reference
Length
187 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.20447 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
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
7Reference
Craftsman 917.28860 attachments
Attachment overview
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.