Compare/Craftsman 917.28853 vs Craftsman T240 CMXGRAM1130044

Craftsman 917.28853 vs Craftsman T240 CMXGRAM1130044

Verdict: Craftsman 917.28853 vs Craftsman T240 CMXGRAM1130044

The Craftsman 917.28853 and the Craftsman T240 CMXGRAM1130044 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Craftsman 917.28853 is the lighter machine (233 kg vs 267 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman T240 CMXGRAM1130044 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman T240 CMXGRAM1130044 is the newer design (2019 vs 2011). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Craftsman

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference

Manufacturer

HusqvarnaReference

MTDReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Original price

$1,624 (2012)Reference

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Steering

manual sector and pinionReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

36.43 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paperReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.5 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

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83 x 67 mmReference

Power

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16.4 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

233 kgReference

267 kgReference

Front tire

15x6x6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x8x8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6x6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8x8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Craftsman 917.28853 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

5 (headlights)Reference

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Battery CCA

230Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

28Reference

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Battery Group

U1RReference

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46" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 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 T240 attachments

Attachment overview

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.