Craftsman 247.28881 vs Simplicity Lancer 17

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881

Craftsman 247.28881

17 HP · 2011–2012

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Simplicity Lancer 17

Simplicity Lancer 17

17 HP · 2003–2005

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28881 and the Simplicity Lancer 17 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28881 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2003 for the Simplicity Lancer 17.
  • The Simplicity Lancer 17 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28881Simplicity Lancer 17
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years2011–20122003–2005
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight—238 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase—96 cm
Length—210 cm
Mower deck42"44"

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