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Craftsman 917.27328 vs Craftsman 917.27496
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27328 vs Craftsman 917.27496
The Craftsman 917.27328 and the Craftsman 917.27496 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.27328 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27328 is the newer design (2003 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
21 hp
21 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
38 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion QC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.1 LReference
Power
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15.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 336-0510Reference
Hydro-Gear 331-3000Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Craftsman 917.27328 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
116 cmReference
Craftsman 917.27496 attachments
Attachment overview
46" 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.