Craftsman 247.28881 vs John Deere 180

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881

Craftsman 247.28881

17 HP · 2011–2012

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John Deere 180

John Deere 180

17 HP · 1986–1990

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere 180 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1986 for the John Deere 180.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881John Deere 180
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20121986–1990
FuelGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight256 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm
Length167 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere 180?

The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere 180 deliver the same power: 17 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere 180?

The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1986 for the John Deere 180.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere 180?

The Craftsman 247.28881 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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