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Craftsman 247.28884 vs Craftsman 917.27398
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28884 vs Craftsman 917.27398
The Craftsman 247.28884 and the Craftsman 917.27398 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 917.27398 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27398 is the newer design (2017 vs 2011). 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
20 hp
20 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
HusqvarnaReference
Foot-pedal speed control with forward/reverse shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift direction.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$1,192 (2012)Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
9.5 LReference
Power (gross)
14.5 kWReference
14.9 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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40 ciReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD AutoDriveReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Wheelbase
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121 cmReference
Weight
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208 kgReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Craftsman 247.28884 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
6Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 917.27398 attachments
Attachment overview
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.