Compare/Craftsman 247.28933 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100

Craftsman 247.28933 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100

Verdict: Craftsman 247.28933 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100

The Craftsman 247.28933 and the Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 247.28933 is the lighter machine (272 kg vs 326 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 is the newer design (2016 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MTDReference

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

10.6 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

40.03 ciReference

44.2 ciReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Transmission

InfinitrakReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Weight

272 kgReference

326 kgReference

Front tire

15x5Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

20x8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x5Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Wheelbase

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93 cmReference

Length

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214 cmReference

Height

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90 cmReference

Front axle

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CasterReference

Craftsman 247.28933 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

116 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

6Reference

Craftsman 917.27778 attachments

46" 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.