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Craftsman 917.28001 vs Raven MPV-7100
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28001 vs Raven MPV-7100
The Craftsman 917.28001 and the Raven MPV-7100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Raven MPV-7100 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Raven MPV-7100 is the newer design (2014 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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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Raven
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
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Manufacturer
HusqvarnaReference
Raven (a part of RATO)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
9.5 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
1.4 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Displacement
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23.31 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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90 x 66 mmReference
Transmission
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
Rear tire
16x6.5Reference
20x8-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5Reference
20x8-10Reference
Weight
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396 kgReference
Front tire
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18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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18x8.5-8Reference
Length
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215 cmReference
Width
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109 cmReference
Height
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127 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28001 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
mechanical CVTReference
2-bladeReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut positions
4Reference
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Variants
7100
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red/blackReference
7100B
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blackReference
7100S
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True Timber camoReference
Raven MPV-7100 attachments
46" Mower deck
Overall width
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139 cmReference
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.