Compare/Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 vs Craftsman T260 CMXGRAM1130045

Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 vs Craftsman T260 CMXGRAM1130045

Verdict: Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 vs Craftsman T260 CMXGRAM1130045

The Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 and the Craftsman T260 CMXGRAM1130045 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Craftsman T260 CMXGRAM1130045 is the lighter machine (285 kg vs 353 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.27779 Z6800 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman T260 CMXGRAM1130045 is the newer design (2019 vs 2016). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference

Manufacturer

HusqvarnaReference

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

44.3 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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83 x 67 mmReference

Power

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17.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

93 cmReference

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Weight

353 kgReference

285 kgReference

Front tire

11x4Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.5-8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.5-8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

214 cmReference

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Height

90 cmReference

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Front axle

CasterReference

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Craftsman 917.27779 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

137 cmReference

127 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

6Reference

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Craftsman T260 attachments

Attachment overview

50" Mower deck

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.