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Craftsman C459-60401 vs Raven MPV-710
Verdict: Craftsman C459-60401 vs Raven MPV-710
The Craftsman C459-60401 and the Raven MPV-710 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Craftsman C459-60401 is the newer design (2017 vs 2013). 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
Raven
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
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Manufacturer
MTDReference
Raven (a part of RATO)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Drive
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4x4 4WDReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
25.63 ciReference
25.63 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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17.0 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Sparkplug
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Torch F7TCReference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electric-driveReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
13x5Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5Reference
20x8-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5Reference
20x8-10Reference
Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Weight
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335 kgReference
Length
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193 cmReference
Height
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127 cmReference
Craftsman C459-60401 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
48 (main)Reference
Charging system
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AC generatorReference
Watts (rated)
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6500Reference
Watts (max)
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7100Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
1-blade with manual liftReference
electric-driveReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
116 cmReference
Raven MPV-710 attachments
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Belt
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electric-driveReference
Overall width
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142 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
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10Reference
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.