Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.28945

The Craftsman 917.28945 is a garden tractor produced from 2009 to 2011 as part of the GT 5000 Series, built by Husqvarna and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 26 horsepower Kohler 725cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual sector and pinion steering. The tractor weighs 589 lbs (267 kg) and rides on 16x6.5x8 front tires and 23x10.5x12 rear tires. It includes disc brakes and an open operator station with an adjustable seat, arm rests, and cup holder. Electrical system has a negative ground with a 12-volt battery and 15 amp charging. Optional attachments include a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck and a 9-bushel 3-bin bagger. The tractor was originally priced at $3,110 in 2010.
Power26 hp
Founded54" deck
Model917.28945

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.28945

Engine
Type26HP Kohler 725cc 2-cyl gasoline
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerdual paper element
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
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesGT 5000 Series
Variants28947 hydrostatic, 28955 California emissions
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Original price$3,110 (2010)
Production years2009 - 2011
Dimensions
Weight589 lbs (267 kg)
Rear tire23x10.5x12
Front tire16x6.5x8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH28
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual sector and pinion
Operator stationOpen operator station. Adjustable seat with arm rests and cup holder.
Attachments
OverviewOptional 9-bushel 3-bin bagger (24917). Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
54" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 54 inches (137 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), Cut positions 7
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (optional)