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Craftsman 917.27220 vs Craftsman 917.28890
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27220 vs Craftsman 917.28890
The Craftsman 917.27220 and the Craftsman 917.28890 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Craftsman 917.27220 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28890 is the newer design (2008 vs 2000). 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
25 hp
25 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-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Variants
27219
gearReference
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27220
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
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Power
18.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Power (gross)
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18.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Weight
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252 kgReference
Craftsman 917.27220 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
240Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28890 attachments
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
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.