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Craftsman 917.28724 vs Craftsman 917.28851
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28724 vs Craftsman 917.28851
The Craftsman 917.28724 and the Craftsman 917.28851 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 917.28851 is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). 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
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
manual sector and pinionReference
Original price
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$1,424 (2012)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
30.63 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
paperReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
—
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Craftsman 917.28724 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28851 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.