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Craftsman 917.28857 vs Craftsman 917.98643
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28857 vs Craftsman 917.98643
The Craftsman 917.28857 and the Craftsman 917.98643 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 917.98643 is the newer design (2014 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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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$1,696 (2012)Reference
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Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paperReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion QC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
238 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Wheelbase
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137 cmReference
Craftsman 917.28857 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Craftsman 917.98643 attachments
Attachment overview
54" 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.