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Craftsman 917.27246 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27246 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100
The Craftsman 917.27246 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 917.27778 Z6100 is the newer design (2016 vs 2002). 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
16.0 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
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
1.9 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SEALEDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
Weight
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326 kgReference
Length
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214 cmReference
Height
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90 cmReference
Front axle
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CasterReference
Craftsman 917.27246 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
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Battery CCA
230Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
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.