Craftsman 247.20373 vs John Deere 317
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 247.20373 and the John Deere 317 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Craftsman 247.20373 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the John Deere 317.
- The John Deere 317 is heavier: 317 kg versus 234 kg for the Craftsman 247.20373.
- The Craftsman 247.20373 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 247.20373 | John Deere 317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2014 | 1979–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 234 kg | 317 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 78 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | — | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.20373 or the John Deere 317?
The Craftsman 247.20373 and the John Deere 317 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.20373 or the John Deere 317?
The Craftsman 247.20373 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1979 for the John Deere 317.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 247.20373 or the John Deere 317?
The John Deere 317 is heavier: 317 kg versus 234 kg for the Craftsman 247.20373.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.20373 or the John Deere 317?
The Craftsman 247.20373 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".