Craftsman 917.28730 vs John Deere 856
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28730 and the John Deere 856 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.28730 is the more recent model: production started in 2007, versus 1986 for the John Deere 856.
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28730 | John Deere 856 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 2007 | 1986–1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Weight | — | 816 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 764 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 220 cm |
| Length | — | 280 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | — |
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