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Craftsman 917.28858 vs Craftsman 917.98644
Verdict: Craftsman 917.28858 vs Craftsman 917.98644
The Craftsman 917.28858 and the Craftsman 917.98644 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Craftsman 917.98644 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.98644 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
26 hp
26 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
$2,048 (2012)Reference
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Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Variants
917.28863
California emissionsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paperReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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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
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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19.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-Gear G7Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Dimensions
Weight
252 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x10x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x10x8Reference
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Craftsman 917.28858 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
28Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Craftsman 917.98644 attachments
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.