Craftsman 917.28860 vs John Deere X724
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere X724 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.28860: 27 HP versus 26 HP (+1 HP, +4%).
- The Craftsman 917.28860 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the John Deere X724.
- The John Deere X724 is heavier: 415 kg versus 270 kg for the Craftsman 917.28860.
- The Craftsman 917.28860 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28860 | John Deere X724 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 26 HP | 27 HP |
| Production years | 2008 | 2006–2012 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 270 kg | 415 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 138 cm |
| Length | — | 200 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
| Mower deck | 54" | 48" |