Craftsman 917.27398 vs Craftsman 917.28812
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27398 vs Craftsman 917.28812
The Craftsman 917.27398 and the Craftsman 917.28812 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Craftsman 917.27398 is the lighter machine (208 kg vs 223 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.27398 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27398 is the newer design (2017 vs 2008). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.