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Craftsman 247.27038 vs Craftsman 917.28711
Verdict: Craftsman 247.27038 vs Craftsman 917.28711
The Craftsman 247.27038 and the Craftsman 917.28711 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 247.27038 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.27038 is the newer design (2017 vs 2006). 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
20 hp
20 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
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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14.9 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.000 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
Tuff TorqReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
91 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.27038 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28711 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.