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Craftsman 502.60216 vs Craftsman 917.27235
Verdict: Craftsman 502.60216 vs Craftsman 917.27235
The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Craftsman 917.27235 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.27235 is the newer design (2003 vs 1982). 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
16 hp
16 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-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
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11.6 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana D4360Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Craftsman 502.60216 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
5 to 10 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 917.27235 attachments
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.


