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Craftsman 917.27503 vs Craftsman 917.27552
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27503 vs Craftsman 917.27552
The Craftsman 917.27503 and the Craftsman 917.27552 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Craftsman 917.27503 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27552 is the newer design (2005 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
23 hp
23 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-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
27501
gear 48in deckReference
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27502
hydro 48in deckReference
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27503
gear 50in deckReference
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27504
hydro 50in deckReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
41 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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17.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion QC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless LTH2000Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Craftsman 917.27503 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27552 attachments
42" Mower deck
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.


