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Craftsman 917.27228 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27228 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100
The Craftsman 917.27228 and the Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 917.27228 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 is the newer design (2016 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
22 hp
22 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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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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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro GearReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Dimensions
Rear tire
20x10x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
Weight
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326 kgReference
Front tire
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11x4Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4Reference
Length
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214 cmReference
Height
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90 cmReference
Front axle
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CasterReference
Craftsman 917.27228 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
230Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
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42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Craftsman 917.27778 attachments
46" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 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.