Craftsman 247.28881
The Craftsman 247.28881 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. The rated power output is 17.5 hp 13.0 kW. Transmission: MTD Transmatic.
Engine Power
17.5 hp
13.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal
5.7 L
Transmission
MTD Transmatic
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 247.28881 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 2011 - 2012
LT 1500 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
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2011 - 2012 | |
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2011 - 2012 | |
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LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price | $1,050 (2012) |
Variants | |
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247.28883 | California emissions |
Craftsman 247.28881 Engine | |
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17.5HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Craftsman 247.28881 Transmission | |
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7-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Low-back seat with single adjustment point. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Rear tire | 20x8x8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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2011 Customer Buying Guide published by Sears | |
2012 Customer Buying Guide published by Sears |
Engine
| 2011 - 2012
LT 1500 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
|---|---|
2011 - 2012 | |
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2011 - 2012 | |
|---|---|
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Briggs & Stratton Silver 31C707 | |
Power (gross) | 17.5 hp
13.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Transmission
| 2011 - 2012
LT 1500 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
|---|---|
2011 - 2012 | |
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2011 - 2012 | |
|---|---|
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Transmission — MTD Transmatic
Transmission | MTD Transmatic |
Type | gear |
Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
Seven-position speed lever and forward-reverse lever. Gears may be shifted on the move using the clutch/brake pedal depressed part way. Tractor must be stopped to shift change direction. | |
Dimensions
| 2011 - 2012
LT 1500 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
|---|---|
2011 - 2012 | |
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2011 - 2012 | |
|---|---|
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Craftsman 247.28881 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf rear | 20x8x8 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
| 2011 - 2012
LT 1500 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
|---|---|
2011 - 2012 | |
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2011 - 2012 | |
|---|---|
LT 1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 5 |
Photos
Craftsman 247.28881 tractor photo
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 247.28881 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 247.28881.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.7 PS
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