Craftsman Professional 917.20417 Z7400 vs Craftsman Professional 917.28874
Verdict: Craftsman Professional 917.20417 Z7400 vs Craftsman Professional 917.28874
The Craftsman Professional 917.20417 Z7400 and the Craftsman Professional 917.28874 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman Professional 917.28874 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. Craftsman Professional 917.28874 is the lighter machine (278 kg vs 317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman Professional 917.20417 Z7400 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman Professional 917.20417 Z7400 is the newer design (2014 vs 2008). In short: choose the Craftsman Professional 917.28874 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman Professional 917.20417 Z7400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.