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Craftsman 917.27379 vs Craftsman C459-60416
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27379 vs Craftsman C459-60416
The Craftsman 917.27379 and the Craftsman C459-60416 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.27379 is the newer design (2004 vs 1985). 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
16 hp
16 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
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variable-speed pulley transmission with seven notched indents on the control lever.Reference
Original price
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CAD 3,299 (1988 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
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Displacement
32.34 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 57 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
NGK BPR5ESReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
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Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 206-545cReference
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Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Craftsman 917.27379 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Belt
AYP 144959Reference
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Variants
135-714-5999
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MTD model codeReference
Craftsman C459-60416 attachments
Attachment overview
44" 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.