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Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25598
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.25598
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Craftsman 917.25598 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Craftsman 917.25598 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.28881 is the newer design (2011 vs 1993). 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
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
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
13.2 LReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RV15YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Displacement
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42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 70 mmReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Oil capacity
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3.8 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
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Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Weight
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337 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.5-8Reference
Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15 (headlights)Reference
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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electricReference
Craftsman 917.25598 attachments
917.25598 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
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.