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Craftsman 917.27496 vs Craftsman 917.28852
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27496 vs Craftsman 917.28852
The Craftsman 917.27496 and the Craftsman 917.28852 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 917.28852 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
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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232 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
116 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
Variants
917.28862
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California emissionsReference
Craftsman 917.28852 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.