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Craftsman 917.27328 vs Craftsman 917.28851
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27328 vs Craftsman 917.28851
The Craftsman 917.27328 and the Craftsman 917.28851 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 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28851 is the newer design (2011 vs 2003). 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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$1,424 (2012)Reference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
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
1.7 LReference
Air cleaner
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paperReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 336-0510Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Craftsman 917.27328 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
106 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28851 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 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.