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Craftsman Professional 247.20422 Z8400 vs Craftsman Professional 247.28980
Verdict: Craftsman Professional 247.20422 Z8400 vs Craftsman Professional 247.28980
The Craftsman Professional 247.20422 Z8400 and the Craftsman Professional 247.28980 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman Professional 247.20422 Z8400 leads on rated power with 25 hp against 24 hp. Craftsman Professional 247.20422 Z8400 is the newer design (2015 vs 2010). In short: choose the Craftsman Professional 247.20422 Z8400 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman Professional 247.28980 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman Professional
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman Professional
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman Professional (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman Professional (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Towing release on rear of tractor. Pull lever out and up to free-wheel.Reference
Steering
differential powerReference
manual sector and pinionReference
Original price
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$2,485 (2010)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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cartridgeReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
HydroGear ZT-2800Reference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
93 cmReference
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Front tire
13x5-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
213 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Weight
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269 kgReference
Craftsman Professional 247.20422 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman Professional 247.28980 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.