Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 944.60989

The Craftsman 944.60989 is a 1999 lawn tractor manufactured by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 19 hp (14.2 kW) Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3.5 gallon (13.2 L) fuel tank. The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear 314-0510 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 independent pulley type with a manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-8 rear. Attachments include a 106 cm mid-mount mower deck and a 42 inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system features a 12 volt battery with 240 CCA and 30 AH capacity. Original price was CA2299 in 1999.
Power19 hp
Founded42" deck
Model944.60989

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 944.60989

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 42E707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal (13.2 L)
SparkplugChampion RJ19LM
Bore/Stroke3.4375x2.281 inches (87 x 51 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.33 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)19 hp (14.2 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Variants
60919gear
60989hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH30
Battery CCA240
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps3 (battery), 5 (lights)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Year1999
Original priceCA2299 in 1999
References
Owner's Manual944.609891 (173802) published in 2001
Attachments
Mower deck106 cm mid-mount mower deck
42" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro-Gear 314-0510
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8.00-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO