Craftsman 917.27228 vs John Deere M653
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27228 and the John Deere M653 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27228 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the John Deere M653.
- The John Deere M653 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27228 | John Deere M653 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Production years | 2001–2002 | 2000–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Wheelbase | — | 132 cm |
| Length | — | 200 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 54" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27228 or the John Deere M653?
The Craftsman 917.27228 and the John Deere M653 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27228 or the John Deere M653?
The Craftsman 917.27228 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the John Deere M653.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27228 or the John Deere M653?
The John Deere M653 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".