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Craftsman 917.28852 vs Craftsman 944.60070
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28852 vs Craftsman 944.60070
The Craftsman 917.28852 and the Craftsman 944.60070 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Craftsman 944.60070 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.28852 is the newer design (2011 vs 2000). 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
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Manufacturer
HusqvarnaReference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Variants
60070
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gearReference
60080
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hydrostaticReference
917.28862
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
32.95 ciReference
45.48 ciReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
paperReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RJ19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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90 x 58 mmReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
232 kgReference
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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 917.28852 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
240Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
30Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 944.60070 attachments
944.60070 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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.