The Craftsman 917.27308 is a 2000 garden tractor manufactured by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 22HP Kohler 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 222-3010L belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch and pulley. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades. Electrical system has a negative ground with a 12-volt battery rated at 280 CCA and 35 AH.