The Craftsman 247.27044 is a lawn tractor produced from 2017 by MTD and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 26 hp Kohler 747cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, a Tuff Torq belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a 36 inch (91 cm) wheelbase, weighs 660 lbs (299 kg), and rides on 15x6 front and 20x8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. Attachments include a 54 inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, and a front-mount Craftsman blade. The original price was $2,500 in 2017.