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Craftsman 917.27235 vs Craftsman C459-60416
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27235 vs Craftsman C459-60416
The Craftsman 917.27235 and the Craftsman C459-60416 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.27235 is the newer design (2003 vs 1985). 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
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variable-speed pulley transmission with seven notched indents on the control lever.Reference
Original price
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CAD 3,299 (1988 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana D4360Reference
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Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Craftsman 917.27235 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Variants
135-714-5999
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MTD model codeReference
Craftsman C459-60416 attachments
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
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.