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Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25328
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25328
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Craftsman 917.25328 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 247.28881 is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). 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
18 hp
18 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
AYPReference
Seven-position speed lever and forward-reverse lever. Gears may be shifted on the move using the clutch/brake pedal depressed part way. Tractor must be stopped to shift change direction.Reference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$1,050 (2012)Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Variants
247.28883
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Displacement
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30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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91 x 78 mmReference
Power
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13.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
Dana D6800Reference
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
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Weight
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200 kgReference
Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
5Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
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.