Craftsman Professional 247.28888

The Craftsman Professional 247.28888 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 724 cc 44.18 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 26 hp / 19.4 kW. Transmission: Hydro Gear 311-0510. Operating weight: 530 lbs 240 kg.

Engine Power

Gasoline (gross): 26 hp / 19.4 kW

Fuel & Capacities

3 gal 11.4 L

Transmission

Hydro Gear 311-0510

Operating Weight

530 lbs 240 kg

Overview

	2011 PYT 9000 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built PYT 9000 Series Lawn tractor MTD built

Production
Distributor	Craftsman Professional (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	MTD
Lawn tractor
Original price was $2,490 in 2011

Variants
247.28880	California emissions

Craftsman Professional 247.28888 Engine
26HP Briggs & Stratton 724cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3 gal 11.4 L
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Craftsman Professional 247.28888 Transmission
hydrostatic
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Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station. High-back seat with sliding adjustment.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	530 lbs 240 kg
Front tire	15x6
Rear tire	20x8
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery CCA	230
Battery volts	12

References

2011 Customer Buying Guide published by Sears

Engine

Engine Detail — 724 cc / 44.18 ci Gasoline

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Briggs & Stratton Professional 44P777
Displacement	724 cc 44.18 ci
Power (gross)	26 hp 19.4 kW
Air cleaner	cartridge
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion RC12YC
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm

Craftsman Professional 247.28888 Engine

Image courtesy of Mike Benson

Transmission

Transmission — Hydro Gear 311-0510

Transmission	Hydro Gear 311-0510
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Craftsman Professional 247.28888 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6
Lawn/turf rear	20x8

Dimensions
Weight	530 lbs 240 kg

Attachments

46" Mower deck
	2-blade
Cutting width	46 inches 116 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch 3 to 10 cm
Cut positions	12

Photos

Craftsman Professional 247.28888

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors Craftsman Professional 247.28888 based on its 26 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm)	Light Duty	Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	5 ft (60 in)1.5 m	Medium Duty	Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm	Medium Duty	Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)	Light Duty	Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors Craftsman Professional 247.28888.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.2 hrs

Approximately 2.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3 gal / 11.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.1 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors Craftsman Professional 247.28888 Specification Unit Converter

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Horsepower (HP)26 hp

Kilowatts (kW)19.4 kW

Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)26.4 PS

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