Craftsman 917.27344 vs John Deere X700

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27344

Craftsman 917.27344

23 HP · 2001–2002

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John Deere X700

John Deere X700

23 HP · 2006–2012

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27344 and the John Deere X700 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
  • The John Deere X700 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27344.
  • The Craftsman 917.27344 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27344John Deere X700
Power23 HP23 HP
Production years2001–20022006–2012
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight381 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase138 cm
Length200 cm
CabYes
Mower deck50"48"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27344 or the John Deere X700?

The Craftsman 917.27344 and the John Deere X700 deliver the same power: 23 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27344 or the John Deere X700?

The John Deere X700 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27344.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27344 or the John Deere X700?

The Craftsman 917.27344 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".

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