The Craftsman DGS6500 is a garden tractor model from the DGS6500 series, manufactured during 2008 by AYP for distributor Craftsman (a part of Sears). It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.
The Craftsman DGS6500 917.28845 is equipped with a 725 cc (44.2 cu·in) V-twin OHV gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears or a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Craftsman DGS6500 garden tractor features:
- The Kohler SV735 gasoline engine which produces 26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
- Manual sector and pinion steering
- Mechanical disc brakes
- Open operator station
- Independent PTO with electric clutch (2,800 rpm)
- 15.1 liters (4.0 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank
- 16×6.50-6 front tires, and 23×10.50-8 rear tires
The Craftsman DGS6500 variants:
- 917.28845 (California emissions 917.28645) the Kohler SV735 engine, the Peerless P820-040 gear type transmission and 54 inches mower deck
- 917.28846 (California emissions 917.28646) the Kohler SV735 engine, the Tuff Torq K-66 hydrostatic transmission and 54 inches mower deck
- 917.28848 the Kohler SV735 engine, the Tuff Torq K-66 hydrostatic transmission and 48 inches mower deck
- 917.28848 the Kohler SV735 engine, the Tuff Torq K-66Y hydrostatic transmission and 54 inches mower deck
General specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Craftsman DGS6500 |
| Tractor type | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 2008 |
| Factory | – |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Length | – |
| Width | – |
| Height | – |
| Wheel base | – |
| Weight | 267 kg (589 lbs) |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.1 liters (4 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal) |
Engine
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler SV735 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 725 cm3, (44.2 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 83.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.64 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 56.2 Nm (5.73 kg·m; 41.48 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil system | |
| Lubrication system: | Full pressurized |
| Oil filter: | Full-flow |
| Oil type: | API SJ or higher |
| Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity: | 1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug: | Champion RC12YC |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.76 mm (0.0299 in) |
| Spark plug torque: | 27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb) |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in) |
Transmission and chassis
| Chassis, steering and brakes | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual sector and pinion |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc |
| Transmission (917.28845) | |
| Transmission manufacturer or model | Peerless P820-040 |
| Transmission type | Gear type |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed |
Forward: 7.0 kmh (4.4 mph) Reverse: 2.1 kmh (1.3 mph) |
| Transmission (917.28846, 917.28848) | |
| Transmission manufacturer or model | Tuff Torq K-66 |
| 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) |
| Transmission (917.28848) | |
| Transmission manufacturer or model | Tuff Torq K-66Y |
| 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
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.5×6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.5×8 |
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
| PTO | |
| PTO type | Independent with electric clutch |
| PTO speed | 2,800 rpm |
Electrical system
| Electrical system | |
| Ground | Negative |
| Charging system | Alternator |
| Charging amps | 15A |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 280A, Group U1R |
Attachments
| Craftsman 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift | |
| Cutting width | 1,210 mm (48 in) |
| Cut height | 37-100 mm (1.5-4 in) |
| Cut positions | 7 |
| Drive system | Belt |
| Craftsman 54″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift | |
| Cutting width | 1,370 mm (54 in) |
| Cut height | 37-100 mm (1.5-4 in) |
| Cut positions | 7 |
| Drive system | Belt |
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