Craftsman 917.27085 vs John Deere F680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27085 and the John Deere F680 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The John Deere F680 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the Craftsman 917.27085.
- The John Deere F680 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27085 | John Deere F680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2000 | 2000–2001 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 480 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 101 cm |
| Length | — | 222 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27085 or the John Deere F680?
The Craftsman 917.27085 and the John Deere F680 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27085 or the John Deere F680?
The John Deere F680 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the Craftsman 917.27085.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27085 or the John Deere F680?
The John Deere F680 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".