Craftsman 917.27668 vs John Deere 856

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Craftsman 917.27668

Craftsman 917.27668

24 HP · 2006

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John Deere 856

John Deere 856

24 HP · 1986–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27668 and the John Deere 856 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.27668 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1986 for the John Deere 856.

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27668John Deere 856
Power24 HP24 HP
Production years20061986–1998
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders23
Weight816 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity764 kg
Wheelbase220 cm
Length280 cm
Mower deck42"

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