Craftsman 247.28881 vs John Deere LX186

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881

Craftsman 247.28881

17 HP · 2011–2012

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John Deere LX186

John Deere LX186

17 HP · 1991–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere LX186 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX186.
  • The John Deere LX186 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881John Deere LX186
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20121991–1992
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase116 cm
Mower deck42"48"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LX186?

The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere LX186 deliver the same power: 17 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LX186?

The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX186.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LX186?

The John Deere LX186 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

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