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Craftsman 917.27403 vs Craftsman 944.60221
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27403 vs Craftsman 944.60221
The Craftsman 917.27403 and the Craftsman 944.60221 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.27403 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27403 is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). 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
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
27403
gearReference
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27404
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power
15.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion QC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Power (gross)
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15.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 206Reference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27403 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
174883Reference
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Craftsman 944.60221 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.