Compare/Craftsman 247.27054 vs Craftsman 917.27602

Craftsman 247.27054 vs Craftsman 917.27602

Verdict: Craftsman 247.27054 vs Craftsman 917.27602

The Craftsman 247.27054 and the Craftsman 917.27602 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Craftsman 917.27602 is the lighter machine (263 kg vs 408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.27602 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.27054 is the newer design (2017 vs 2003). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MTDReference

AYPReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

18.9 LReference

Displacement

44.2 ciReference

44 ciReference

Power (gross)

18.6 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

—

84 x 66 mmReference

Air cleaner

—

paperReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Sparkplug

—

Champion RC12YCReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

—

1.9 LReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Hydro Gear 331-3000Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

93 cmReference

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Weight

408 kgReference

263 kgReference

Front tire

13x5-6Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5-6Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Length

213 cmReference

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Height

90 cmReference

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Front axle

CasterReference

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Craftsman 247.27054 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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280Reference

Battery AH

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35Reference

Battery Group

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U1RReference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

121 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

3 to 11 cmReference

Cut positions

15Reference

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Variants

27601

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gear 48-inchReference

27602

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hydro 48-inchReference

27603

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gear 50-inchReference

27604

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hydro 50-inchReference

Craftsman 917.27602 attachments

Attachment overview

48" 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.