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Craftsman Professional 917.28870 vs Craftsman Professional 944.10134
Verdict: Craftsman Professional 917.28870 vs Craftsman Professional 944.10134
The Craftsman Professional 917.28870 and the Craftsman Professional 944.10134 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman Professional 917.28870 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Craftsman Professional 944.10134 is the newer design (2017 vs 2008). In short: choose the Craftsman Professional 917.28870 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman Professional 944.10134 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
24 hp
23 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
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
44.24 ciReference
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Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-46Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
239 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10x8Reference
20x8Reference
Craftsman Professional 917.28870 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Craftsman Professional 944.10134 attachments
46" 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.