Craftsman 917.27051 vs John Deere LX176
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27051 and the John Deere LX176 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27051 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX176.
- The Craftsman 917.27051 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27051 | John Deere LX176 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1998 | 1991–1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | — | 242 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | — | 167 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27051 or the John Deere LX176?
The Craftsman 917.27051 and the John Deere LX176 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27051 or the John Deere LX176?
The Craftsman 917.27051 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX176.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27051 or the John Deere LX176?
The Craftsman 917.27051 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".