Craftsman 917.27686 vs John Deere 1420 Series II
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1420 Series II is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.27686: 25 HP versus 24 HP (+1 HP, +4%).
- The Craftsman 917.27686 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2005 for the John Deere 1420 Series II.
- The John Deere 1420 Series II has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 54".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27686 | John Deere 1420 Series II | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24 HP | 25 HP |
| Production years | 2006 | 2005–2011 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 220 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
| Mower deck | 54" | 60" |