Craftsman 247.28884 vs John Deere 717

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28884

Craftsman 247.28884

19 HP · 2011–2013

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John Deere 717

John Deere 717

19 HP · 2002–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 247.28884 and the John Deere 717 deliver the same power: 19 HP.
  • The Craftsman 247.28884 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2002 for the John Deere 717.
  • The John Deere 717 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 247.28884John Deere 717
Power19 HP19 HP
Production years2011–20132002–2003
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight—471 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—198 cm
Mower deck42"48"

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