The Craftsman 917.27496 garden tractor is rated at 21 hp (15.7 kW). That places its engine output around the 44th percentile among comparable garden tractors, close to the middle of its peer group. Its 622 cc (38 cu in) displacement works out to about 29.6 cc per horsepower.
TypeGarden tractor
Years2001
ManufacturerAYP
DistributorCraftsman
Engine power
21 hp (15.7 kW)
Transmission
belt-driven hydrostatic
Displacement
622 cc (38 cu in)
Fuel tank
3.5 gal (13.2 L)
How this model compares
Low average and high benchmarks for comparable garden tractors in this dataset.
Horsepower21 hp
Average
LowAverageHigh
Low 18 hpAvg 22 hpHigh 25.75 hp
Displacement622 cc
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 674 ccAvg 721 ccHigh 724 cc
Fuel capacity3.5 gal
Low
LowAverageHigh
Low 3.5 galAvg 3.5 galHigh 4 gal
OV
Overview
Identity & ownership
Manufacturer
AYP
Distributor
Craftsman
Equipment type
Garden tractor
Model years
2001
Fuel tank
3.5 gal (13.2 L)
EN
Engine
Power & service data
Displacement
622 cc (38 cu in)
Bore / stroke
3.03 × 2.64 in (77 × 67 mm)
Engine power
21 hp (15.7 kW)
Oil capacity
2.25 qts 2.1 L
Oil change interval
25 h
Spark plug
Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
TR
Transmission
Drive system
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 331-3000
Type
belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Transmission service
Sealed unit; owner service is not recommended
DM
Dimensions & tires
Size, weight & tire data
Front tire
16×6.5-8
Rear tire
23×9.5-12
EL
Electrical & PTO
Battery, charging & PTO
PTO clutch
electric
Mid PTO
independent
Charging amps
15
Battery volts
12
Battery amp-hours
35
Battery CCA
280
Battery group
U1R
Specifications are provided as a reference from published TractorData information. Verify critical service values with the applicable operator or service manual. Craftsman website
