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Craftsman 917.27609 vs Craftsman 917.28890
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27609 vs Craftsman 917.28890
The Craftsman 917.27609 and the Craftsman 917.28890 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Craftsman 917.27609 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28890 is the newer design (2008 vs 2004). 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
25 hp
25 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Variants
27609
gearReference
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27610
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
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
1.9 LReference
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Air cleaner
—
dual paper elementsReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10x8Reference
Weight
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252 kgReference
Craftsman 917.27609 attachments
917.27609 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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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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54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Belt
AYP 191273Reference
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Craftsman 917.28890 attachments
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 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.