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" |