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Craftsman 917.28724 vs Craftsman 944.60221
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28724 vs Craftsman 944.60221
The Craftsman 917.28724 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 917.28724 is the newer design (2008 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
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
30.63 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 73 mmReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 206-545CReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Craftsman 917.28724 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
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
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 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
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.