The Craftsman 917.27570 is a 2005 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 24 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 4 gallon fuel tank. The hydrostatic transmission is a Peerless LTH2000 model offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. This two-wheel drive tractor has manual steering and an open operator station. It rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 20x8-8 rear lawn/turf tires. The tractor comes equipped with a 48 inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, capable of cutting from 1.5 to 4 inches in height. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 16 amp charging. Overall, it is a reliable lawn tractor designed for residential mowing tasks.