Compare/Craftsman 247.27050 vs Craftsman 917.20414 Z6700

Craftsman 247.27050 vs Craftsman 917.20414 Z6700

Verdict: Craftsman 247.27050 vs Craftsman 917.20414 Z6700

The Craftsman 247.27050 and the Craftsman 917.20414 Z6700 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.20414 Z6700 is the lighter machine (290 kg vs 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.20414 Z6700 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.27050 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MTDReference

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

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differential hydrostaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

44.2 ciReference

44.18 ciReference

Power (gross)

17.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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79 x 73 mmReference

Oil change

—

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydro Gear EZTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

ElectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

93 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

362 kgReference

290 kgReference

Front tire

13x5-6Reference

11x6-5Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5-6Reference

11x6-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Length

213 cmReference

190 cmReference

Height

90 cmReference

101 cmReference

Front axle

CasterReference

Caster wheelsReference

Width

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111 cmReference

Craftsman 247.27050 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

121 cmReference

137 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

15Reference

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Craftsman 917.20414 attachments

54" Mower deck

Overall width

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171 cmReference

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.