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Craftsman 917.27206 vs Craftsman 944.60486
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27206 vs Craftsman 944.60486
The Craftsman 917.27206 and the Craftsman 944.60486 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 944.60486 is the newer design (2004 vs 2001). 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
16 hp
16 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
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 67 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
14.2 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
Hydro-Gear 322-0510Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27206 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
240Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Drive
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beltReference
Belt
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144959Reference
Variants
60416
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gearReference
60486
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 944.60486 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.