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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27686 or the John Deere 1420 Series II?
The John Deere 1420 Series II is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.27686: 25 HP versus 24 HP (+1 HP, +4%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27686 or the John Deere 1420 Series II?
The Craftsman 917.27686 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2005 for the John Deere 1420 Series II.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27686 or the John Deere 1420 Series II?
The John Deere 1420 Series II has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 54".