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Craftsman Professional 247.20424 Z8600 vs Craftsman Professional 917.28972
Verdict: Craftsman Professional 247.20424 Z8600 vs Craftsman Professional 917.28972
The Craftsman Professional 247.20424 Z8600 and the Craftsman Professional 917.28972 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman Professional 917.28972 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 25 hp. Craftsman Professional 247.20424 Z8600 is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). In short: choose the Craftsman Professional 917.28972 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman Professional 247.20424 Z8600 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
26 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
HusqvarnaReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
differential powerReference
manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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paper elementReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
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
15x6x6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
15x6x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
20x10x8Reference
Length
213 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Weight
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245 kgReference
Craftsman Professional 247.20424 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Craftsman Professional 917.28972 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.