Craftsman 917.27031 vs Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE

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Craftsman 917.27031

Craftsman 917.27031

12 HP · 1998

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Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE

Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE

10 HP · 1997–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27031 is more powerful than the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE: 12 HP versus 10 HP (+2 HP, +20%).
  • The Craftsman 917.27031 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1997 for the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE.
  • The Craftsman 917.27031 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 28".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27031Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE
Power12 HP10 HP
Production years19981997–1998
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight153 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 15 / 1
Mower deck38"28"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27031 or the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE?

The Craftsman 917.27031 is more powerful than the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE: 12 HP versus 10 HP (+2 HP, +20%).

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27031 or the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE?

The Craftsman 917.27031 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1997 for the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27031 or the Snapper lawn tractors 281016BE?

The Craftsman 917.27031 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 28".

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