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Craftsman 917.27524 vs Craftsman 917.27552
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27524 vs Craftsman 917.27552
The Craftsman 917.27524 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 917.27524 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
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
41.1 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
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Coolant capacity
1.4 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC14YCReference
Champion QC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Power (gross)
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17.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
Peerless LTH2000Reference
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
16x7.5-8Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27524 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
35Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 cmReference
106 cmReference
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.