Craftsman 917.27245 vs John Deere X465
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27245 and the John Deere X465 deliver the same power: 21 HP.
- The John Deere X465 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27245 | John Deere X465 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 21 HP | 21 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 2002–2005 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 376 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 204 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 138 cm |
| Length | — | 190 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27245 or the John Deere X465?
The Craftsman 917.27245 and the John Deere X465 deliver the same power: 21 HP.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27245 or the John Deere X465?
The John Deere X465 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

