Craftsman 917.27224 vs John Deere GT245
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27224 and the John Deere GT245 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The John Deere GT245 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27224.
- The Craftsman 917.27224 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27224 | John Deere GT245 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 2001–2002 | 2002–2005 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 265 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27224 or the John Deere GT245?
The Craftsman 917.27224 and the John Deere GT245 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27224 or the John Deere GT245?
The John Deere GT245 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27224.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27224 or the John Deere GT245?
The Craftsman 917.27224 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".