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Craftsman 502.60216 vs Craftsman 917.27379
Verdict: Craftsman 502.60216 vs Craftsman 917.27379
The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Craftsman 917.27379 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.27379 is the newer design (2004 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
32.34 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
77 x 57 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Sparkplug
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NGK BPR5ESReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 206-545cReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50Reference
20x10-8Reference
Craftsman 502.60216 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
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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Belt
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AYP 144959Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 917.27379 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.