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Craftsman 917.27686 vs Craftsman 917.98643
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27686 vs Craftsman 917.98643
The Craftsman 917.27686 and the Craftsman 917.98643 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.27686 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.98643 is the newer design (2014 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
24 hp
24 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-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paper cartridgeReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion QC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Craftsman 917.27686 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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137 cmReference
Front tire
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15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8-8Reference
Craftsman 917.98643 attachments
Attachment overview
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.