Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28861

The Craftsman 917.28861 is a garden tractor produced from 2011 to 2013 as part of the GT6000 Series. Built by Husqvarna and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears), it features a 26 hp Kohler Pro Courage SV735 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 4-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro Gear G7 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering and an open operator station with a high-back seat with armrests and sliding adjustment. The tractor weighs 596 lbs and rides on 16x6.5-6 front and 23x10.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades, manual lift, and 12 cutting positions. Electrical system features a negative ground, 15 amp charging, and a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and 28 AH. The model 917.28867 is a related variant with California emissions.
Power26 hp
Founded54" deck
Model917.28861

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28861

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler Pro Courage SV735
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Displacement725 cc (44.24 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)26 hp (19.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Fuel tank capacity4 gal (15.1 L)
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesGT6000 Series
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$3,360 (2011), $2,928 (2012)
Operator stationOpen operator station. High-back seat with armrests and sliding adjustment.
Production years2011 - 2013
Tractor hitch typeindependent
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
BeltAYP 196103
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Mower deck54" mid-mount Craftsman
Cut positions12
Cutting width54 inches (137 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear G7
Dimensions & Tires
Weight596 lbs (270 kg)
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-6