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.
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 |
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