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Craftsman 917.20408 vs Craftsman 917.98643
Verdict: Craftsman 917.20408 vs Craftsman 917.98643
The Craftsman 917.20408 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 917.20408 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.20408 is the newer design (2016 vs 2014). 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
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
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear G730Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
258 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
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Craftsman 917.20408 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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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.