Craftsman 247.28881 vs John Deere LX188

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881

Craftsman 247.28881

17 HP · 2011–2012

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John Deere LX188

John Deere LX188

17 HP · 1992–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere LX188 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1992 for the John Deere LX188.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881John Deere LX188
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20121992–1998
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight267 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase116 cm
Length167 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LX188?

The Craftsman 247.28881 and the John Deere LX188 deliver the same power: 17 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LX188?

The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 1992 for the John Deere LX188.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 247.28881 or the John Deere LX188?

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

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