Craftsman 917.27503 vs John Deere X475
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27503 and the John Deere X475 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
- The John Deere X475 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2001 for the Craftsman 917.27503.
- The Craftsman 917.27503 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27503 | John Deere X475 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 23 HP |
| Production years | 2001–2002 | 2002–2005 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 381 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 204 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 138 cm |
| Length | — | 200 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27503 or the John Deere X475?
The Craftsman 917.27503 and the John Deere X475 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27503 or the John Deere X475?
The John Deere X475 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 X475?
The Craftsman 917.27503 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".

