2008 Craftsman Closeout Tractors
I have a little program on this website called “Psychic Search” that lets me know what you search for on this site and don’t find. Many of you are looking for the 2008 closeout mowers. You have read all of last year’s reviews and realize that some of the 2008′s are good mowers and that Sears sells the previous year’s leftovers in the spring of the next year at some great discounts.
Here is a list of the 2008 models. Click on the model number to go to Sears to see if the model is still available in your area. At the Sears site be sure and put in your zip code and click on the “check availability” button to see if they are still available in your area.
Note: If the link doesn’t take you to the Sears site, or give you an “Sorry, we are having trouble locating a match for” that model is completely gone.
Disclaimer: I tried to match the 2008 models to the 2009 tractors. Some of the matches to the 2009 tractors on my list may not be exact. Sears streamlined the 2009 mower line and improved the mowers a lot, so some of the 2008 models do not have 2009 equivalents.
28701 LT1000 LT 1000 No Longer Available Updated 2009 Model None
28803 LT2000 LT 2000 Updated 2009 Model 28903
28805 LT2000 LT 2000 No Longer Available Updated 2009 Model None
28807 LT2000 LT 2000 Updated 2009 Model 28907
None Updated 2009 Model 28908
28809 LT2000 LT 2000 Updated 2009 Model 28910
28811 DLS3500 DLS 3500 Updated 2009 Model 28921
28812 DLS3500 DLS 3500 Updated 2009 Model 28922
28813 DLS3500 DLS 3500 Updated 2009 Model None
28814 DLS3500 DLS 3500 Updated 2009 Model None
28821 YS4500 YS 4500 Updated 2009 Model None
28822 YS4500 YS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28922
28724 YS4500 YS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28924
28833 YS4500 YS 4500 Updated 2009 Model None
28834 YS4500 YS 4500 Updated 2009 Model None
28836 YS4500 YS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28934
28825 DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28925
28826 DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28926
28827 DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model None
28828 DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28928
28832 DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model None
28890 DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model None
27690 No Longer Available DYS4500 DYS 4500 Updated 2009 Model 28990
28842 MTS5500 MTS 5500 Updated 2009 Model 28933
28845 DGS6500 DGS 6500 Updated 2009 Model 28945
28846 DGS6500 DGS 6500 Updated 2009 Model 28947
28848 DGS6500 DGS 6500 UUpdated 2009 Model None
28870 Craftsman Professional Updated 2009 Model 28970
28872 No Longer Available Craftsman Professional Updated 2009 Model None
None Updated 2009 Model 28972
None Updated 2009 Model 28973
28874 Craftsman Professional Updated 2009 Model 28974
28754 No Longer Available Husqvarna YTH 2246 Updated 2009 Model None
28756 Husqvarna YTH 2348 Updated 2009 Model 28756
28829 No Longer Available Snapper Updated 2009 Model 28838
28830 No Longer Available Snapper Updated 2009 Model None
27782 Husqvarna Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model None
27784 Husqvarna Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 27784
None Updated 2009 Model 28069 Swisher
None Craftsman Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28933 Revolution
28790 Craftsman Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28992
28786 Craftsman Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28986
28791 Craftsman Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model None
28875 Craftsman Professional Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28875
None Craftsman Professional Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28876
None Craftsman Professional Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28877
28831 Snapper Zero Turn Updated 2009 Model 28831
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How about “Gold” color ?
Sears had a Special Edition 80 Year Anniversary model in Gold.
I believe it was a DYS 4500 (28738) with 22HP V Intek Twin engine and 42″ cut. Does that sound right ?
@S…K…,
The DYS 4500 had a twin but I don’t remember the hp and 42 inch deck. The DYS 3500 had a 46 inch deck
Dear Sir
A Sears saleman told me yesterday that the Craftsman lawn mowers were color-coded to indicate their relative quality. This refers not to the engine color but to the base of the mower itself.
* Gray indicates “economy” model;
* Red indicates medium quality;
* Black indicates their best quality (short of professional).
Are you familiar with this color coding? Or was the salesman in error? Thanks.
alan
Seattle WA
@alan,
Yes but,
Riding Mowers
Gray = economy, pressurized splash oil system with oil filter. The standard Briggs motor your Dad trusted for years.
Red = I call this the homeowner model. For most of you this mower is exactly what you need to mow your lawn and do light landscaping chores. They cut well and will give you years of dependable service. Upgraded Briggs/Kohler motor. Pressurized pump oil system with filter.
Black = Garden Tractors. Kohler Courage (consumer) motor.
Black/Yellow = Extra features like electric clutch, heavier gauge deck, commercial Briggs ELS motor, larger tires than red models, free front bumper. Generally worth the extra money IF you want to spend it.
Push Mowers
Black = Deluxe. Have the newest and best features. STAY AWAY FROM LIMITED EDITION MODELS. The limited edition models are made by MTD and don’t have the features the other mowers have.
Red = Normal homeowner. The same mower and Briggs motor you have used for years.
Gray = They also sell these at K=Mart – enough said. If you buy a gray push mower ALWAYS buy the Protection Plan.
Yellow = I don’t like any of the professional walk-behind mowers and are made by MTD. For example the professional with the caster wheels will not back up – it only goes forward. A stupid design that only MTD would try and market.
String trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws
Yellow = Pretty close to commercial grade
Black = Upgraded Red Models
Red = Normal homeowner models
Gray = economy
Tools are color coded differently.