Compare/Craftsman 917.27398 vs Craftsman 917.28910

Craftsman 917.27398 vs Craftsman 917.28910

Verdict: Craftsman 917.27398 vs Craftsman 917.28910

The Craftsman 917.27398 and the Craftsman 917.28910 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 229 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 2009). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

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manual sector and pinionReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

32.95 ciReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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94 x 78 mmReference

Air cleaner

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paper elementReference

Sparkplug

—

Champion RC12YCReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.762 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

—

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

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Weight

208 kgReference

229 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x8-8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8-8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Craftsman 917.27398 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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5 (lights)Reference

Battery CCA

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230Reference

Battery AH

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28Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

6Reference

Craftsman 917.28910 attachments

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.