Craftsman DGT6000

The Craftsman DGT6000 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 2003 to 2004 by AYP for distributor Craftsman (a part of Sears). It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Craftsman DGT6000 is equipped with a 0.7 L (44.2 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Craftsman DGT6000 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler CV740 gasoline engine which produces 27.3 PS (20.1 kW; 27.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Mechanical disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent PTO with electric clutch
• 18.9 liters (5.0 US gal) fuel tank
• Front tires: 16×7.50-8; rear tires: 24×12.0-12

The Craftsman DGT6000 variants:

• 917.27528 (2003): the Kohler Command PRO CV740 engine, the Hydro-Gear 311-3500 hydrostatic transmission and 48 inches (1,210 mm) mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
• 917.27612 (2004): the Kohler Command PRO CV740 engine, the Hydro-Gear 311-3500 hydrostatic transmission and 54 inches (1,370 mm) mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Craftsman DGT6000
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	2003-2004
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	–
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	–
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	18.9 liters (5.0 US gal.; 4.2 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler CV740
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	27.3 PS (20.1 kW; 27.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque	57.9 N·m (5.9 kg·m, 42.7 ft·lb)
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil filter:	Full-flow
Oil type:	API SG, SH, SJ, or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:	1.9 L (2.0 US.qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Mechanical disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Hydro-Gear 311-3500
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph) Reverse: 4.3 kmh (2.7 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×7.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 24×12.0-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
PTO speed	3000 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
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	37-115 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Cut positions	6
Drive system	Belt AYP 191273
Craftsman 54″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	1,370 mm (54 in)
Cut height	37-115 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Cut positions	6
Drive system	Belt AYP 191273