Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27301

The Craftsman 917.27301 is a garden tractor produced by AYP for Craftsman (a part of Sears) from 1998 to 1999. It features a 20HP Kohler CV20S 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission (Hydro-Gear BDU-10L), and two-wheel drive with an open operator station. The tractor includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment and uses mid PTO with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Electrical system has a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 amps charging. Original price was $2,700 in 1998.
Power20 hp
Founded46" deck
Model917.27301

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27301

Engine
Type20HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline
ModelKohler CV20S
Power20 hp (14.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
CategoryGarden tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original price$2,700 in 1998
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production years1998 - 1999
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades3-blade
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
ModelHydro-Gear BDU-10L
Transmission type6-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear23x10.5-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO