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Craftsman 247.27042 vs Craftsman 917.98643
Verdict: Craftsman 247.27042 vs Craftsman 917.98643
The Craftsman 247.27042 and the Craftsman 917.98643 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 247.27042 is the newer design (2017 vs 2014). 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
24 hp
24 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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
247.27049
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
91 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
272 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.27042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman 917.98643 attachments
54" Mower deck
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.