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Craftsman 917.28851 vs Craftsman 917.28852
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28851 vs Craftsman 917.28852
The Craftsman 917.28851 and the Craftsman 917.28852 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 lighter machine (229 kg vs 232 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$1,424 (2012)Reference
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Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
32.95 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
paperReference
paperReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
229 kgReference
232 kgReference
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x8x8Reference
Craftsman 917.28851 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
6Reference
Variants
917.28862
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California emissionsReference
Craftsman 917.28852 attachments
46" 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.