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Craftsman 917.20403 G5500 vs Craftsman 917.98643
Verdict: Craftsman 917.20403 G5500 vs Craftsman 917.98643
The Craftsman 917.20403 G5500 and the Craftsman 917.98643 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.20403 G5500 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
24 hp
24 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
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
20404
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Power
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear G7Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
261 kgReference
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Front tire
16X6.5-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23X10.5-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16X6.5-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23X10.5-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
187 cmReference
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Width
133 cmReference
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Height
116 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 917.20403 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman 917.98643 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.


