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Craftsman 917.28858

The Craftsman 917.28858 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2013, part of the YT 4500 Series and built by Husqvarna. It features a 26 hp Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a weight of 556 lbs and is equipped with 15x6x6 front and 20x10x8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, offering 6 cutting positions with a cut height range of 1.5 to 4 inches. The operator station is open with a high-back seat and sliding adjustment. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and 16 amps charging. The tractor was originally priced at $2,048 in 2012.
Craftsman 917.28858lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton 26 hp enginehydrostatic transmission54 inch mower deckHusqvarna built
Power26 hp
Founded54" deck
Model917.28858

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28858

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton Platinum 445877
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Sparkplug:Champion QC12YC
Air cleaner:paper
Displacement:724 cc (44.18 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross):26 hp (19.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Intake valve clearance:0.005 inches (0.127 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.005 inches (0.127 mm)

Variants

917.28863:California emissions

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:28
Battery CCA:230
Battery Group:U1R
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:16

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:manual sector and pinion
Operator station:Open operator station. High-back seat with sliding adjustment.

Production

Notes:Husqvarna built
Series:YT 4500 Series
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Husqvarna
Original price:$2,048 (2012)
Years produced:2011 - 2013

Attachments

Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions:6
Cutting width:54 inches (137 cm)
54" Mower deck:Type: mid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Tuff Torq K46

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:556 lbs (252 kg)
Rear tire:20x10x8
Front tire:15x6x6
Lawn/turf rear:20x10x8
Lawn/turf front:15x6x6