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Craftsman 502.27021 vs Craftsman 917.25545
Verdict: Craftsman 502.27021 vs Craftsman 917.25545
The Craftsman 502.27021 and the Craftsman 917.25545 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Craftsman 917.25545 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 502.27021 is the newer design (2001 vs 1993). 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
14 hp
14 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
MurrayReference
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Larry LongReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
21.82 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 64 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power
10.1 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RJ4CReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4450Reference
Dana 4360Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
16x6.5Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Weight
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254 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Shipping weight
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254 kgReference
Craftsman 502.27021 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
5 (lights)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
8Reference
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Craftsman 917.25545 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.