Compare/Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 vs Craftsman 917.27773 Z7000

Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 vs Craftsman 917.27773 Z7000

Verdict: Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 vs Craftsman 917.27773 Z7000

The Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 and the Craftsman 917.27773 Z7000 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.27773 Z7000 is the lighter machine (315 kg vs 390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27773 Z7000 is the newer design (2016 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

24 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

13.2 LReference

Displacement

60 ciReference

44.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 76 mmReference

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Power (gross)

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.406 mmReference

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Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

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Oil change

25 hReference

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Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

Hydro-GearReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

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

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

390 kgReference

315 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

18x8.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

18x8.5Reference

Length

192 cmReference

201 cmReference

Width

111 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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121 cmReference

Height

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87 cmReference

Front axle

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CasterReference

Craftsman 917.25483 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Craftsman 917.27773 attachments

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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6Reference

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.