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Craftsman 247.28885 vs Craftsman 917.28851
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28885 vs Craftsman 917.28851
The Craftsman 247.28885 and the Craftsman 917.28851 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.28851 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
HusqvarnaReference
Foot-pedal speed control with forward/reverse shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift direction.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manual sector and pinionReference
Original price
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$1,424 (2012)Reference
Variants
247.98886
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
32.95 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Air cleaner
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paperReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD AutoDriveReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Craftsman 247.28885 attachments
247.28885 Serial Number Location
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
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
6Reference
Craftsman 917.28851 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.