Compare/Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 vs Craftsman 917.28853

Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 vs Craftsman 917.28853

Verdict: Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 vs Craftsman 917.28853

The Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 and the Craftsman 917.28853 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 917.28853 is the lighter machine (233 kg vs 326 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.27778 Z6100 is the newer design (2016 vs 2011). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Best match

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Craftsman

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Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooledReference

Original price

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$1,624 (2012)Reference

Steering

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manual sector and pinionReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

44.2 ciReference

36.43 ciReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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paperReference

Sparkplug

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Champion RC12YCReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

93 cmReference

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Weight

326 kgReference

233 kgReference

Front tire

11x4Reference

15x6x6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.5-8Reference

20x8x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

15x6x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.5-8Reference

20x8x8Reference

Length

214 cmReference

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Height

90 cmReference

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Front axle

CasterReference

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Craftsman 917.27778 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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5 (headlights)Reference

Battery CCA

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230Reference

Battery AH

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28Reference

Battery Group

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U1RReference

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

116 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

6Reference

Craftsman 917.28853 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.