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Craftsman 917.28723 vs Craftsman 944.60221
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28723 vs Craftsman 944.60221
The Craftsman 917.28723 and the Craftsman 944.60221 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 944.60221 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28723 is the newer design (2007 vs 2002). 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
AYPReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
paperReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.9 LReference
Displacement
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44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 73 mmReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana D6800Reference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Craftsman 917.28723 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
AYP 405143Reference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10.00-8Reference
Craftsman 944.60221 attachments
42" 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.