The Craftsman 917.27082 is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 2000 as part of the EZ3 Series by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 19.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 3.5 gallon fuel tank and 1.5 quart oil capacity. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 319-0650 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with a mechanical clutch. Electrical system includes a 3 amp battery charger, 5 amp headlights charger, 240 CCA battery, 30 AH battery, and U1R battery group. Attachments include a 42 inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades. The original price was $1,600 in 1998.