Craftsman 917.27242 vs John Deere 355D
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27242 and the John Deere 355D deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27242 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1999 for the John Deere 355D.
- The Craftsman 917.27242 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27242 | John Deere 355D | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2001 | 1999–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 321 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 183 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |