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Craftsman 917.27031 vs Craftsman 917.28001
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27031 vs Craftsman 917.28001
The Craftsman 917.27031 and the Craftsman 917.28001 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Craftsman 917.28001 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28001 is the newer design (2011 vs 1998). 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
13 hp
13 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
AYPReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
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Power
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J19LMReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360-120Reference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Craftsman 917.27031 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
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Battery CCA
190Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
25Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
mechanical CVTReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
76 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28001 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cut positions
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4Reference
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.