Compare/Craftsman 917.27518 vs Craftsman T135 CMXGRAM7831829

Craftsman 917.27518 vs Craftsman T135 CMXGRAM7831829

Verdict: Craftsman 917.27518 vs Craftsman T135 CMXGRAM7831829

The Craftsman 917.27518 and the Craftsman T135 CMXGRAM7831829 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Craftsman 917.27518 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 4.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman T135 CMXGRAM7831829 is the newer design (2019 vs 2005). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

19 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference

Manufacturer

AYPReference

MTDReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

4.9 LReference

Displacement

36.4 ciReference

32.95 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 86 mmReference

94 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.2 kWReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

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Power

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13.8 kWReference

Transmission

Hydro Gear 314-0510Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Craftsman 917.27518 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

280Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

35Reference

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Battery Group

U1RReference

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42" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven CVTReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

116 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Dimensions

Weight

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235 kgReference

Front tire

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15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

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20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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20x8-8Reference

Craftsman T135 attachments

Attachment overview

46" 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.