Craftsman 247.28881 vs John Deere 260
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 247.28881 | John Deere 260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2011–2012 | 1988–1991 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | — | 274 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere 260?
The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere 260 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere 260?
The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere 260?
The John Deere 260 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
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