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Craftsman 536.25587 vs Craftsman 917.27153
Verdict: Craftsman 536.25587 vs Craftsman 917.27153
The Craftsman 536.25587 and the Craftsman 917.27153 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Craftsman 536.25587 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27153 is the newer design (2000 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
15 hp
15 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
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
11.2 kWReference
10.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RJ19LMReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 930-045Reference
Dana 4360Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Craftsman 536.25587 attachments
536.25587 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate under the tractor's seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
2.4Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
Battery AH
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25Reference
43" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
109 cmReference
106 cmReference
Craftsman 917.27153 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.