Craftsman 917.27342 vs John Deere LX288
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27342 and the John Deere LX288 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere LX288 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1998 for the Craftsman 917.27342.
- The Craftsman 917.27342 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27342 | John Deere LX288 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1998–2000 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 220 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 120 cm |
| Length | — | 176 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |