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Craftsman 247.27327 vs Craftsman 917.25556
Verdict: Craftsman 247.27327 vs Craftsman 917.25556
The Craftsman 247.27327 and the Craftsman 917.25556 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman 247.27327 is the newer design (2018 vs 1992). 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
AYPReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft12Reference
Engine
Displacement
25.6 ciReference
28.04 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 66 mmReference
88 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.7 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RJ-19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Foote-Dana 4360-6Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
235 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Craftsman 247.27327 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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Craftsman 917.25556 attachments
38" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
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.