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Craftsman 536.27027 vs Craftsman 917.25545
Verdict: Craftsman 536.27027 vs Craftsman 917.25545
The Craftsman 536.27027 and the Craftsman 917.25545 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Craftsman 917.25545 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 536.27027 is the newer design (2004 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
14 hp
14 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
Two-speed transmission with foot-controlled variator.Reference
Image courtesy of Larry LongReference
Variants
27027
gearReference
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27028
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
28.42 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.1 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
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10.4 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 915-033Reference
Dana 4360Reference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
15x6Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Weight
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254 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Shipping weight
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254 kgReference
Craftsman 536.27027 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
5 (lights)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Craftsman 917.25545 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.