Craftsman 917.27394 vs John Deere E160
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27394 and the John Deere E160 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
- The John Deere E160 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2017 for the Craftsman 917.27394.
- The Craftsman 917.27394 is heavier: 264 kg versus 223 kg for the John Deere E160.
- The Craftsman 917.27394 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27394 | John Deere E160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 2017+ | 2018–2020 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 264 kg | 223 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 176 cm |
| Mower deck | 54" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27394 or the John Deere E160?
The Craftsman 917.27394 and the John Deere E160 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27394 or the John Deere E160?
The John Deere E160 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2017 for the Craftsman 917.27394.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.27394 or the John Deere E160?
The Craftsman 917.27394 is heavier: 264 kg versus 223 kg for the John Deere E160.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27394 or the John Deere E160?
The Craftsman 917.27394 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 48".

