Craftsman 247.28881 vs John Deere LR175

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881

Craftsman 247.28881

17 HP · 2011–2012

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John Deere LR175

John Deere LR175

17 HP · 2004–2010

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere LR175 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2004 for the John Deere LR175.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 40".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881John Deere LR175
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20122004–2010
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight235 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase115 cm
Length230 cm
Mower deck42"40"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LR175?

The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere LR175 deliver the same power: 17 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LR175?

The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2004 for the John Deere LR175.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LR175?

The Craftsman 247.28881 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 40".

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