Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 944.60506

The Craftsman 944.60506 is a 2005 lawn tractor built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 24 hp (17.9 kW) Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 4-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 347-0510 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The PTO is a mid-mount independent pulley type with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-8 rear. Attachments include a 121 cm (48 inch) mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system features a negative ground, 16 amp charging, and a 12 volt battery with 280 CCA and 35 AH capacity.
Power24 hp
Founded48" deck
Model944.60506

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 944.60506

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 445677
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
SparkplugChampion QC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.89 inches (79 x 73 mm)
Displacement724 cc (44.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)24 hp (17.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
Year2005
BuildAYP built
CategoryLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerAYP
Original priceCAD 3,000 in 2005
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Mower deck121 cm mid-mount mower deck
48" Mower deck Typemid-mount Craftsman
48" Mower deck Drivebelt
48" Mower deck Blades3-blade with manual lift
48" Mower deck Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 347-0510
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8.00-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO operationindependent