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Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.27540
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28881 vs Craftsman 917.27540
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Craftsman 917.27540 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 2005). 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
manualReference
Variants
247.28883
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
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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30.59 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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91 x 78 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
Hydro Gear 322-0510Reference
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
5Reference
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Craftsman 917.27540 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.