The Craftsman DGT4000 (917.27524) is a 2WD garden tractor from the DGT series. This tractor was manufactured by AYP for distributor Craftsman (a part of Sears) during 2001. The Craftsman DGT4000 is equipped with a 674 cc (41.1 cu·in) V-twin gasoline engine and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Craftsman DGT4000 garden tractor used the Kohler LV675 engine. It is a 674 cm2, (41.1 cu·in) V-twin natural aspirated gasoline engine with 80.0 mm (3.15 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. This engine produced 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of output power.
The Craftsman DGT4000 is equipped with manual steering, open operator station and 13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Craftsman DGT4000 garden tractor:
- Mid-mount Craftsman 1,210 mm (48 in) mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
- Front-mount Craftsman 24412 1,210 mm (48 in) blade with manual-lift and manual-angle
- Front-mount Craftsman 24846 1,160 mm (46 in) two-stage snowblower with manual-lift
Craftsman DGT4000 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Craftsman DGT4000 (917.275240) |
| Length | – |
| Width | – |
| Height | – |
| Wheelbase | – |
| Weight | – |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 280A, Group U1R |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler LV675 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.7 L, 674 cm2, (41.1 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 80.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.15 in X 2.64 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity: | 1.9 L (2 US. qt, 1.7 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.) |
| Spark plug | Champion RC14YC |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | Hydro-Gear BDU-10L |
| Transmission type | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph) Reverse: 3.4 kmh (2.1 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 16×7.5-8 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 24×12-12 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | Sleeve hitch (optional) |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent with electric clutch |
| Middle PTO speed | – |
I have a 2002 Craftsman DGT4000 with a Kohler 27 HP engine that still runs like a champ. I do full maintenance on it every year.