The Craftsman 917.27228 lawn tractor is rated at 22 hp (16.4 kW). That places its engine output around the 83rd percentile among comparable lawn tractors, toward the higher-output end of its peer group. Its 724 cc (44.2 cu in) displacement works out to about 32.9 cc per horsepower.
TypeLawn tractor
Years2001 – 2002
ManufacturerAYP
DistributorCraftsman
Engine power
22 hp (16.4 kW)
Transmission
belt-driven hydrostatic
Displacement
724 cc (44.2 cu in)
Fuel tank
4 gal (15.1 L)
How this model compares
Low average and high benchmarks for comparable lawn tractors in this dataset.
Horsepower22 hp
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 14 hpAvg 18.5 hpHigh 21 hp
Displacement724 cc
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 465 ccAvg 530 ccHigh 693 cc
Fuel capacity4 gal
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 1.25 galAvg 2.5 galHigh 3.5 gal
OV
Overview
Identity & ownership
Manufacturer
AYP
Distributor
Craftsman
Equipment type
Lawn tractor
Model years
2001 – 2002
Fuel tank
4 gal (15.1 L)
Steering
manual
EN
Engine
Power & service data
Displacement
724 cc (44.2 cu in)
Bore / stroke
3.12 × 2.89 in (79 × 73 mm)
Engine power
22 hp (16.4 kW)
Rated RPM
3600
Oil capacity
2 qts 1.9 L
Spark plug
Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap
0.040 inches 1.016 mm
TR
Transmission
Drive system
Transmission
Hydro Gear
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
Rear tire
20x10x8
EL
Electrical & PTO
Battery, charging & PTO
Charging amps
16
Battery volts
12
Battery amp-hours
28
Battery CCA
230
Specifications are provided as a reference from published TractorData information. Verify critical service values with the applicable operator or service manual. Craftsman website
