The Craftsman 917.27053 is a lawn tractor produced in 2000 by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 14.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and two blades. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. The electrical system has a negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 9 amps charging. The PTO is a mid independent pulley type with a manual clutch.