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Craftsman 247.27044 vs Craftsman 917.28008
Verdict: Craftsman 247.27044 vs Craftsman 917.28008
The Craftsman 247.27044 and the Craftsman 917.28008 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.28008 is the lighter machine (235 kg vs 299 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 247.27044 is the newer design (2017 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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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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$2,136 (2012)Reference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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paperReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
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
91 cmReference
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Weight
299 kgReference
235 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 247.27044 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
Craftsman 917.28008 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.