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Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.27242
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.27242
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Craftsman 917.27242 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 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.28881 is the newer design (2011 vs 2001). 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-shaftReference
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
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Displacement
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29.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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91 x 77 mmReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil change
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2.25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
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Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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240Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 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 917.27242 attachments
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.