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.