Craftsman Professional 247.28981
The Craftsman Professional 247.28981 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 26 hp / 19.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 738 lbs 334 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 26 hp / 19.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
738 lbs
334 kg
Overview
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PYT 9000 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
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2010 - | |
PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2010 - | |
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PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman Professional (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price | $2,485 (2010) |
Craftsman Professional 247.28981 Engine | |
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26HP Briggs & Stratton 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Craftsman Professional 247.28981 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual sector and pinion |
Disc brakes | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 738 lbs
334 kg |
Front tire | 15x6 |
Rear tire | 20x10 |
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 |
Engine
| 2010 -
PYT 9000 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
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2010 - | |
PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2010 - | |
|---|---|
PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
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 |
Transmission
| 2010 -
PYT 9000 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
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2010 - | |
PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2010 - | |
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PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Towing release on rear of tractor. Pull lever out and up to free-wheel. | |
Dimensions
| 2010 -
PYT 9000 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
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2010 - | |
PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2010 - | |
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PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
Craftsman Professional 247.28981 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 738 lbs
334 kg |
Attachments
| 2010 -
PYT 9000 SeriesLawn tractorMTD built |
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2010 - | |
PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built | |
2010 - | |
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PYT 9000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD built |
50" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 50 inches
127 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 12 |
Photos
Craftsman Professional 247.28981 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors Craftsman Professional 247.28981 based on its 26 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 247.28981.
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 247.28981 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractors Craftsman Professional 247.28981.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)26 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)26.4 PS
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