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Craftsman 917.27496 vs Craftsman 917.28851
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27496 vs Craftsman 917.28851
The Craftsman 917.27496 and the Craftsman 917.28851 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.27496 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28851 is the newer design (2011 vs 2001). 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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$1,424 (2012)Reference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
38 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power
15.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.1 LReference
1.7 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Power (gross)
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15.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
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paperReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 331-3000Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8x8Reference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Craftsman 917.27496 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28851 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.