Craftsman 917.27503 vs John Deere 727
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27503 and the John Deere 727 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
- The John Deere 727 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27503.
- The John Deere 727 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 50".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27503 | John Deere 727 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 23 HP |
| Production years | 2001–2002 | 2002–2003 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 494 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 54" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27503 or the John Deere 727?
The Craftsman 917.27503 and the John Deere 727 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27503 or the John Deere 727?
The John Deere 727 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27503.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27503 or the John Deere 727?
The John Deere 727 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 50".