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Craftsman 944.60486 vs Craftsman C459-60416
Verdict: Craftsman 944.60486 vs Craftsman C459-60416
The Craftsman 944.60486 and the Craftsman C459-60416 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Craftsman 944.60486 is the newer design (2004 vs 1985). 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
16 hp
16 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
AYPReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variable-speed pulley transmission with seven notched indents on the control lever.Reference
Original price
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CAD 3,299 (1988 )Reference
Variants
60416
gearReference
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60486
hydrostaticReference
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135-714-5999
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MTD model codeReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
30.5 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 322-0510Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.5Reference
Craftsman 944.60486 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
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Battery CCA
230Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
28Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
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Belt
144959Reference
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Craftsman C459-60416 attachments
Attachment overview
44" 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.