The Craftsman 247.28881 is a lawn tractor model with an 18 hp rating, placing it in the middle of its class for power. Manufactured from 2011 to 2012, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine that powers a two-wheel drive system with a 7-speed gearbox. It is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres. Detailed specifications for the 247.28881 are provided below.
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Rated power
18 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
35 rows
Recorded power
18 hp
Transmissions
7-speed gear
Production years
2011-2012
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price$1,050 (2012)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Low-back seat with single adjustment point.Reference
Variants
247.28883California emissionsReference
Engine
17.5HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank5.7 LReference
Briggs & Stratton Silver 31C707Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Power (gross)13.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Transmission
7-speed gearReference
TransmissionMTD TransmaticReference
TypegearReference
Gears7 forward and reverseReference
Seven-position speed lever and forward-reverse lever. Gears may be shifted on the move using the clutch/brake pedal depressed part way. Tractor must be stopped to shift change direction.Reference
Dimensions
Rear tire20x8x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear20x8x8Reference
Craftsman 247.28881 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
42" Mower deck
Typemid-mount CraftsmanReference
Type2-bladeReference
Cutting width106 cmReference
Cut height3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions5Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
