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Craftsman 917.27662 vs Craftsman 917.28851
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27662 vs Craftsman 917.28851
The Craftsman 917.27662 and the Craftsman 917.28851 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.28851 is the newer design (2011 vs 2006). 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
21 hp
21 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$1,424 (2012)Reference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
36.4 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 86 mmReference
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Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper cartridgeReference
paperReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 351-0510Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x.800-8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x.800-8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Craftsman 917.27662 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
AYP 197253Reference
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Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
Craftsman 917.28851 attachments
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.