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Craftsman 917.27362 vs Craftsman 917.98643
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27362 vs Craftsman 917.98643
The Craftsman 917.27362 and the Craftsman 917.98643 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.27362 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.98643 is the newer design (2014 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
24 hp
24 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
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion QC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless LTH2000Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Wheelbase
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137 cmReference
Craftsman 917.27362 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Belt
AYP 180808 (secondary)Reference
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Craftsman 917.98643 attachments
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.


