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Craftsman 247.27044 vs Craftsman 917.98644
Verdict: Craftsman 247.27044 vs Craftsman 917.98644
The Craftsman 247.27044 and the Craftsman 917.98644 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.98644 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.27044 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
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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 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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19.4 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
Hydro-Gear G7Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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
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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 247.27044 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
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 917.98644 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.