Craftsman 917.27113 vs John Deere LT166
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27113 and the John Deere LT166 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27113 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1998 for the John Deere LT166.
- The Craftsman 917.27113 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27113 | John Deere LT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2000 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 117 cm |
| Length | — | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27113 or the John Deere LT166?
The Craftsman 917.27113 and the John Deere LT166 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27113 or the John Deere LT166?
The Craftsman 917.27113 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1998 for the John Deere LT166.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27113 or the John Deere LT166?
The Craftsman 917.27113 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".