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Match the speed of the job that needs to be done with this powerful Craftsman mower. Featuring a Briggs & Stratton® 24 hp Intek V-Twin engine and overhead valves for cooler running and longer life, this mower cuts grass simply and easily.
| Controls and Features: | |
|---|---|
| Shifter Location: | Pedal control |
| Steering Type: | Sector and pinion |
| Steering Wheel Type: | Deluxe |
| Dimensions: | |
| Item Weight (lbs.): | 556.0 lbs. |
| Product Overview: | |
| General Warranty: | 2 year full, 5 year frame & front axle |
| Lawn Tractor Type: | Hydrostatic |
| Controls and Features: | |
|---|---|
| Shifter Location: | Pedal control |
| Steering Type: | Sector and pinion |
| Steering Wheel Type: | Deluxe |
| Dimensions: | |
| Item Weight (lbs.): | 556.0 lbs. |
| Product Overview: | |
| General Warranty: | 2 year full, 5 year frame & front axle |
| Lawn Tractor Type: | Hydrostatic |
| Transmission Type: | HYDROSTATIC AUTOMATIC |
| Color: | |
| Overall Color: | Gold |
| Included with Item: | |
| Mulch Kit Included: | Sold Separately |
| Installation Requirements: | |
| Setup Requirements: | Some assembly required |
| Chassis: | |
| Brakes Type: | Disk |
| Frame Type: | Channel |
| Front Axle Material: | Cast iron |
| Frame Material: | 11 ga. stamped steel |
| Step Thru Frame: | Yes |
| Wheel Grease Zerks: | Yes |
| Handling & Operating: | |
| Speed & Direction Control: | 1 foot pedal |
| Turning Radius: | 16 in. |
| Drive System: | |
| Power Transfer Device: | Hydrostatic |
| Speeds, Forward: | Infinite |
| Speeds, Reverse: | Infinite |
| Power Propulsion Type: | Transmission |
| Transmission Type: | Automatic |
| Motor-Engine: | |
| Air Filter Type: | Auto-type paper |
| Cooling Fan: | Yes |
| Cylinders No.: | 2 |
| Motor CC: | 725 cc |
| Electronic Ignition: | Yes |
| Engine Brand: | Briggs & Stratton(r) |
| Lubrication System: | Full pressure |
| Oil Filter: | Yes |
| Engine Series: | Intek V-Twin |
| Cylinder Liner: | Cast iron |
| Horsepower: | 24 hp |
| Overhead Valve Engine: | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires: | |
| Front: | 15 x 6 x 6 in. |
| Rear Tire Size: | 20 x 10 x 8 in. |
| Type: | Turf saver |
| Accessory or Attachment: | |
| Electric Clutch For Attach.: | Yes |
| Fuel System: | |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3 gal. |
| Accessories Accepted: | |
| 3 Bin Bagger: | #24894 |
| Accepts Bagger: | 24894 |
| Hauling Equipment: | Yes |
| Lawn Care Attach: | Yes |
| Mulch Kit Part Number: | #24154 |
| Snow Blade or Thrower: | Yes |
| Convenience: | |
| Cup Holder: | Yes |
| Cruise Control: | Yes |
| Hour Meter: | Yes |
| Seat, Adjustable: | Yes |
| Cut: | |
| Cutting Deck Type: | Precision cut plus |
| Cutting Height Adj. Ease: | Tools |
| Cutting Height Adj. Type: | One lever |
| Cutting Positions: | 6 |
| Deck Cut Width: | 54 in. |
| Deck Thickness (Gauge): | 11 |
| Gauge Wheels: | Yes |
| Mulch Ready: | No |
| Number of Deck Gauge Wheels: | 4 |
| Cutting Range: | 1-1/2 to 4 in. |
| Cutting Swath: | 54 in. |
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Match the speed of the job that needs to be done with this powerful Craftsman mower. Featuring a Briggs & Stratton® 24 hp Intek V-Twin engine and overhead valves for cooler running and longer life, this mower cuts grass simply and easily.
Added on February 16, 2009
Overall Rating
(7 reviews)
5 of 7 (71%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Its a great mower so far. Only bad thing is when I went to pick it up at my local Sears it had a scratch and flat tire. But they gave me free Delivery for that. I also got the 10% online and another 10% in store so 20% off. only paid $1,359.90 So a great DEAL Thanks SEARS
Mower performs as well as I expected. Just a little slippage by tires on a small grade but nothing major. I will convert to mulching blades at end of season; it really blows the grass and dust big time through the deflector as it's currently set up. Just one minor problem; the bolt that attaches seat frame to seat bottom vibrated off, and I'll have to replace it. Would have rated this a 5 except for poor service at local Sears. They called to say pick it up; I show up and the mower has not yet been attached; the guy who readies them isn't in so I take it as is. The employees damage the rear bumper on my PT Cruiser loading the mower attachment. Letter to Sears Mgr results in NO response - shameful!
Most of the mowers on the market that look like this one are made by MTD (Murray Tractor Division). The differances are mainly in the engine options and the mower features. The 24hp Briggs mower is a lot more quiet than the older 21hp twin cylinder model that I was replacing. It cuts very well but can choke a bit using the mulching attachment in heavy grass (common to most mowers). The bagger attachment works amazingly well. It actually seems to vaccuum the grass and fill the bins quickly. The gas indicator is a transparent portion of the tank visible just below the seat. The plastic is not clear enough to see the gas level through the plastic tank, so it is difficult to tell when you are running empty. The mower did have a spot on one fender where the paint was worn off by the shipping box before delivery. This seems to be common as mentioned in another review and I saw on a floor model unit also. The anti-scalp wheels need to be moved to lower mount holes before use but work well once adjusted properly. The automatic transmission significantly reduces cutting time by being able to go as fast or slow as needed or reverse by just chaging the pressure applied to the foot pedal. I have used my father-in-law's ZTR mower and the automatic transmission makes this one nearly as manuverable and much easier to handle. My wife is scared to drive the ZTR because of the levers that control forward/reverse/dierction, but loves the ease of the automatic.
I purchased this mower about a month ago at 1699. I also had the mulch kit installed. I have over an acre lot with some rough areas and lots of wood chips. No issues with the mulch blades at all. The mulch cover is very secure too and fits very tight, not going anywhere. Only issue I have had is the size. Need to add about another foot on to the deck for the grass chute resulting in about 66inches of clearance needed. Also doesn't cut evenly but close. We'll see how long this Craftsman branded Husqvarna lasts for a true test. Also moved 5 tons of sand box sand with no issues. Only problem I have had is that it arrived damaged with paint worn off down to the metal on the fenders from Sears Delivery.
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