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Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 917.25481 FF/18 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.28881 is the newer design (2011 vs 1981). 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
RoperReference
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-cooled opposed-twinReference
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
18.9 LReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Displacement
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42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 58 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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37.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2700Reference
Oil capacity
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7.1 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
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ATF FReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
26x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
26x12-12Reference
Weight
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371 kgReference
Front tire
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18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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18x8.50-8Reference
Length
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192 cmReference
Width
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111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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100 cmReference
Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
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
Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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2000Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Craftsman 917.25481 attachments
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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.