The Craftsman 917.27108 is a 1999 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 16 hp Kohler CV16 426cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear. 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 a mid PTO with manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 15 amp charging. Original price was $1,700 in 1999.