Listed On Sears.com As: Craftsman 28” Rear Engine Tractor

Model 28034 Click On Picture To See a Larger Version

Specs:

Brand: Craftsman
Series: RER
Model: 28034
Ca Model: N/A
Engine HP: 12.5
Engine Brand: Briggs & Stratton Gold
Cylinders: 1
Transmission: 5 speed disk
Transmission Control: Lever
Mower Width: 28 inches
Blades: 1
Cutting Positions: 6
Gauge Wheels: N/A
Washout port: No
Blade Engagement: Manual
Turning Radius: Listed at 28 inches?
Front Axle: Steel
Rear Tires:15 x 6 
Seat: Mid-Back
Slide Seat Adjust: Yes

Model 24982 Bagger

Bagger:  Bagger Model 24982

Mulching Blade: Oregon Gator Mulcher 3-N-1 Lawn Mower Blade For Snapper 28-Inch 99-928 #96-628

Mulch Cover:  Click on the SearsPartsDirect Banner in the right-hand column and type in 7016983 for the part number.

My Review:

If you have one acre or less of lawn.  If you have an “English Garden” If you have gates to go through or paths to mow this is the mower for you.  In 2004 Briggs & Stratton purchased Simplicity/Snapper.  Along with the merger came Snapper’s rear engine rider.  Snapper invented the rear-engine rider and now you can buy it under the Craftsman name.

You already know this mower.  It has been around for years.  It mows well. It’s agile. It’s simple.  It get the job done and keeps on running for years.  I won’t get to drive the Craftsman model until April, but I don’t have to……. I know the machine.  It is a simple machine and it works!

Craftsman is offering this mower with the standard deck and hi-lift blades.  Craftsman does not have a mulch kit available yet, but you can buy a “Gator Blade,” and a mulch cover through the links in the specs section of this article.

One of the features I really like about this machine is you can grab the front axle and stand it on the rear end.  You can inspect it, clean it and store it this way.  (If you store it on end, you must take the battery out)  This is a really nice feature if you have a small space to store your mower!

The Disc Drive Transmission design has been around for years and eliminates complicated clutches and provides easy forward/reverse drive. The disc travels across the drive plate to achieve ground speed.  This is the same type of transmission found a the majority of  snow blowers.  Simple, effective and almost bulletproof.  You should know that the transmission is designed to pull you, a loaded bagger OR a light duty cart.  If you try to use this mower to pull heavy loads you will prematurely wear out the drive “tire” in the transmission.  It is an easy repair if you do wear it out, but keep in mind this mower is only designed to mow lawns, not be a “garden tractor.”

The steering on this mower is the fastest of all the mowers.  The one-to-one steering ratio helps you maneuver easily around tight spots and make quick turns.  It is not hard to steer and you will really like the quick response.

The deck follows the front axle and has a pivoting frame.  This allows the mower to easily adjust to the contours of any lawn for a smooth cut.  If you have a lawn with a lot of short dips and rises this feature lets the deck follow those contours easily.  The deck is easily adjustable if it ever needs leveling.

In my opinion there is no better mower for a small lot than this one.  It mows well, is very maneuverable, simple to repair, simple to clean and can be tipped up on end to take up less room in your garage.

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