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Craftsman 247.27327 vs Craftsman 917.25455
Verdict: Craftsman 247.27327 vs Craftsman 917.25455
The Craftsman 247.27327 and the Craftsman 917.25455 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman 917.25455 is the lighter machine (208 kg vs 235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 247.27327 is the newer design (2018 vs 1988). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
MTDReference
RoperReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
25.6 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
90 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.7 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foam and cartridgeReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
235 kgReference
208 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.0Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Length
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162 cmReference
Craftsman 247.27327 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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Craftsman 917.25455 attachments
917.25455 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Overall width
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121 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.