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Craftsman 502.60216 vs Craftsman 917.27435
Verdict: Craftsman 502.60216 vs Craftsman 917.27435
The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Craftsman 917.27435 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.27435 is the newer design (2005 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
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Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
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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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11.9 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 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
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Rear tire
23x9.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50Reference
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Craftsman 502.60216 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
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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Drive
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beltReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Craftsman 917.27435 attachments
917.27435 Serial Number Location
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.