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Craftsman 917.27326 vs Craftsman 944.60080
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27326 vs Craftsman 944.60080
The Craftsman 917.27326 and the Craftsman 944.60080 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.27326 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27326 is the newer design (2003 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
21 hp
21 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
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Manufacturer
AYPReference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
41 ciReference
45.48 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
90 x 58 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RJ19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 336-0510Reference
Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
25 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27326 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
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240Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
106 cmReference
Variants
60070
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gearReference
60080
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hydrostaticReference
Craftsman 944.60080 attachments
944.60080 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
42" 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.