Compare/Craftsman 917.25482 FF/20 vs Craftsman 917.27390

Craftsman 917.25482 FF/20 vs Craftsman 917.27390

Verdict: Craftsman 917.25482 FF/20 vs Craftsman 917.27390

The Craftsman 917.25482 FF/20 and the Craftsman 917.27390 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 917.27390 is the lighter machine (234 kg vs 385 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25482 FF/20 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27390 is the newer design (2017 vs 1981). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooled opposed-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

47.7 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

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Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

Tuff TorqReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

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Oil type

ATF FReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

385 kgReference

234 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

192 cmReference

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Width

111 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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121 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Craftsman 917.25482 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Craftsman 917.27390 attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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10Reference

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.