Craftsman 917.28730 vs John Deere 1550

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.28730

Craftsman 917.28730

24 HP · 2007

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John Deere 1550

John Deere 1550

24 HP · 2015–2025

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.28730 and the John Deere 1550 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
  • The John Deere 1550 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2007 for the Craftsman 917.28730.
  • The John Deere 1550 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.28730John Deere 1550
Power24 HP24 HP
Production years20072015–2025
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders—3
Weight—759 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase—122 cm
Length—220 cm
Mower deck48"60"

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