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Craftsman 917.98643 vs Craftsman 944.60506
Verdict: Craftsman 917.98643 vs Craftsman 944.60506
The Craftsman 917.98643 and the Craftsman 944.60506 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Craftsman 944.60506 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 917.98643 is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). 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
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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17.9 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion QC12YCReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear 347-0510Reference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Craftsman 917.98643 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
35Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
U1RReference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Craftsman 944.60506 attachments
48" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
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.