Craftsman lawn tractors

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
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton Platinum 445877
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Displacement724 cc (44.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)26 hp (19.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Intake valve clearance0.005 inches (0.127 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.005 inches (0.127 mm)
Variants
917.28863California emissions
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
Operator stationOpen operator station. High-back seat with sliding adjustment.
Production
NotesHusqvarna built
SeriesYT 4500 Series
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$2,048 (2012)
Years produced2011 - 2013
Attachments
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions6
Cutting width54 inches (137 cm)
54" Mower deckType: mid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K46
Dimensions & Tires
Weight556 lbs (252 kg)
Rear tire20x10x8
Front tire15x6x6
Lawn/turf rear20x10x8
Lawn/turf front15x6x6