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Craftsman 247.25003 vs Craftsman 917.27608
Verdict: Craftsman 247.25003 vs Craftsman 917.27608
The Craftsman 247.25003 and the Craftsman 917.27608 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman 247.25003 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. Craftsman 247.25003 is the newer design (2012 vs 2004). In short: choose the Craftsman 247.25003 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman 917.27608 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 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-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
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19.4 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion QC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Hydro Gear 331-3000Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
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Craftsman 247.25003 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
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
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Belt
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AYP 180808 (secondary)Reference
Variants
27607
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gearReference
27608
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 917.27608 attachments
917.27608 Serial Number Location
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.