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Craftsman 917.27597 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27597 vs Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100
The Craftsman 917.27597 and the Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 917.27597 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 is the newer design (2016 vs 2003). 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
22 hp
22 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
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
Weight
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326 kgReference
Length
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214 cmReference
Height
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90 cmReference
Front axle
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CasterReference
Craftsman 917.27597 attachments
917.27597 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
116 cmReference
Craftsman 917.27778 attachments
46" 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.