Craftsman 917.27528 vs John Deere 1420

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27528

Craftsman 917.27528

27 HP · 2003

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John Deere 1420

John Deere 1420

28 HP · 2001–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1420 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.27528: 28 HP versus 27 HP (+1 HP, +4%).
  • The Craftsman 917.27528 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2001 for the John Deere 1420.
  • The John Deere 1420 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27528John Deere 1420
Power27 HP28 HP
Production years20032001–2004
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—3
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase—124 cm
Length—220 cm
Mower deck48"60"

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