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Craftsman 917.27351 vs Craftsman 917.28852
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27351 vs Craftsman 917.28852
The Craftsman 917.27351 and the Craftsman 917.28852 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.27351 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28852 is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). 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
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 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
Dana D4360Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Craftsman 917.27351 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Belt
AYP 144959Reference
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Variants
917.28862
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California emissionsReference
Dimensions
Weight
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232 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8x8Reference
Craftsman 917.28852 attachments
46" 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.