The Craftsman 917.27306 is a garden tractor produced by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) from 1999 to 2000. It features a 20 hp Kohler CV20S 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin design. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The power take-off (PTO) is a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and pulley type. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 50" mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system features a negative ground, 15 amp charging, and a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH. The original price was $2,500 in 2000.