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Craftsman 917.27503 vs Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27503 vs Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800
The Craftsman 917.27503 and the Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 is the newer design (2016 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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
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
13.2 LReference
Displacement
41 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
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Power
17.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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17.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Craftsman 917.27503 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
Weight
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353 kgReference
Front tire
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11x4Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.5-8Reference
Length
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214 cmReference
Height
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90 cmReference
Front axle
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CasterReference
Craftsman 917.27779 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 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.