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Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25592
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25592
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Craftsman 917.25592 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 1991). 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-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
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
13.4 kWReference
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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42.38 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 58 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
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Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
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
Craftsman 917.25592 attachments
917.25592 Serial Number Location
44" 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.