Craftsman 917.28826 vs John Deere 856
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28826 and the John Deere 856 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.28826 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1986 for the John Deere 856.
- The John Deere 856 is heavier: 816 kg versus 234 kg for the Craftsman 917.28826.
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28826 | John Deere 856 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 2008 | 1986–1998 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Weight | 234 kg | 816 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 764 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 220 cm |
| Length | — | 280 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | — |
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