Craftsman 247.28881 vs John Deere 260

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881

Craftsman 247.28881

17 HP · 2011–2012

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John Deere 260

John Deere 260

17 HP · 1988–1991

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere 260 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
  • The John Deere 260 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881John Deere 260
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20121988–1991
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders1—
Weight—274 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—6 / 1
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—181 cm
Mower deck42"46"

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