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Craftsman 536.25257 vs Craftsman 917.27265
Verdict: Craftsman 536.25257 vs Craftsman 917.27265
The Craftsman 536.25257 and the Craftsman 917.27265 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Craftsman 536.25257 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27265 is the newer design (2003 vs 1995). 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
17 hp
17 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
4316
similar Murray modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
29.9 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 76 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.3 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
Transmission
Dana 4900Reference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Craftsman 536.25257 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
43" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
109 cmReference
106 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
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Craftsman 917.27265 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.