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Craftsman 917.27535 vs Craftsman C459-60416
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27535 vs Craftsman C459-60416
The Craftsman 917.27535 and the Craftsman C459-60416 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 917.27535 is the newer design (2006 vs 1985). 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
16 hp
16 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
MTDReference
air-cooledReference
Variable-speed pulley transmission with seven notched indents on the control lever.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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CAD 3,299 (1988 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paper cartridgeReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
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Displacement
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40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 55 mmReference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana D4360Reference
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Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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idler pulleyReference
Craftsman 917.27535 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
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Battery CCA
230Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
111 cmReference
Belt
AYP 193214Reference
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Variants
135-714-5999
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MTD model codeReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.5Reference
Craftsman C459-60416 attachments
Attachment overview
44" 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.