Craftsman 917.28827 vs John Deere LA165
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28827 and the John Deere LA165 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
- The John Deere LA165 is heavier: 237 kg versus 234 kg for the Craftsman 917.28827.
- The John Deere LA165 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28827 | John Deere LA165 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 2008 | 2008–2010 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 234 kg | 237 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.28827 or the John Deere LA165?
The Craftsman 917.28827 and the John Deere LA165 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.28827 or the John Deere LA165?
The John Deere LA165 is heavier: 237 kg versus 234 kg for the Craftsman 917.28827.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.28827 or the John Deere LA165?
The John Deere LA165 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 46".