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Craftsman 247.28885 vs Craftsman 917.27085
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28885 vs Craftsman 917.27085
The Craftsman 247.28885 and the Craftsman 917.27085 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.27085 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.28885 is the newer design (2011 vs 1999). 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
21 hp
21 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
Foot-pedal speed control with forward/reverse shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift direction.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
247.98886
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
32.95 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 78 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD AutoDriveReference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
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Craftsman 247.28885 attachments
247.28885 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Charging amps
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16Reference
Battery CCA
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240Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
5Reference
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Craftsman 917.27085 attachments
42" 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.