The Craftsman 917.27310 is a 2000 model garden tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 22 hp Kohler CV22S 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin design. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 222-3010 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The front PTO is independent with an electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 charging amps. Attachments include a 50-inch mid-mount Sears mower deck with 3 blades. Original price was $3,100 in 2000.