Compare/Craftsman 502.27011 vs Craftsman 917.25535 LT 10-36

Craftsman 502.27011 vs Craftsman 917.25535 LT 10-36

Verdict: Craftsman 502.27011 vs Craftsman 917.25535 LT 10-36

The Craftsman 502.27011 and the Craftsman 917.25535 LT 10-36 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Craftsman 917.25535 LT 10-36 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 502.27011 is the newer design (2001 vs 1980). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

RoperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Image courtesy of Jay WilsonReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

21.82 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 64 mmReference

Power

7.5 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.9 LReference

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Sparkplug

Champion RJ4CReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Transmission

Dana 4450Reference

Vari-DriveReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and infinite reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

mechanical idler pulleyReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Rear tire

16x6.5Reference

18x9.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.5Reference

18x9.50Reference

Front tire

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15x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6Reference

Length

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151 cmReference

Height

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101 cmReference

Craftsman 502.27011 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

3Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven variatorReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

91 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

4 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

8Reference

5Reference

Craftsman 917.25535 attachments

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Overall width

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120 cmReference

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.