Craftsman 917.27173 vs Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27173 is more powerful than the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
- The Craftsman 917.27173 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1996 for the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16.
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27173 | Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2001 | 1996–2001 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 347 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 195 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27173 or the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16?
The Craftsman 917.27173 is more powerful than the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16: 17 HP versus 16 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27173 or the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16?
The Craftsman 917.27173 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1996 for the Troy-Bilt lawn tractors GTX 16.

