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Craftsman 247.28882 vs Craftsman C459-60401
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28882 vs Craftsman C459-60401
The Craftsman 247.28882 and the Craftsman C459-60401 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman C459-60401 is the newer design (2017 vs 2013). 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
12 hp
12 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
MTDReference
Shift-on-the-move seven-speed transmission with forward-reverse control. Combincation clutch/brake peal. Tractor must stopped to shift direction.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
247.28887
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
25.63 ciReference
25.63 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 66 mmReference
90 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.7 kWReference
8.7 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
paper and foam elementsReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
F6RTCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.711 mmReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
MTD 918-04566Reference
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Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
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Weight
226 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6x6Reference
13x5Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
13x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Length
177 cmReference
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Width
119 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
226 kgReference
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Craftsman 247.28882 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
76 cmReference
Belt
MTD 954-04060BReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
5Reference
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Craftsman C459-60401 attachments
30" 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.