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" |