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Craftsman 247.28885 vs Craftsman 917.28922
Verdict: Craftsman 247.28885 vs Craftsman 917.28922
The Craftsman 247.28885 and the Craftsman 917.28922 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.28922 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 247.28885 is the newer design (2011 vs 2009). 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
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
94 x 78 mmReference
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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paper elementReference
Oil capacity
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1.3 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD AutoDriveReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Craftsman 247.28885 attachments
247.28885 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
6Reference
Craftsman 917.28922 attachments
Attachment overview
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.