Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman DGS6500 vs Craftsman DGT4000

Craftsman DGS6500 Tractor
CraftsmanModel A

Craftsman DGS6500

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full DGS6500 specs
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CraftsmanModel B

Craftsman DGT4000

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
41.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DGT4000 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

▲ DGS6500 higher · +3 hp (+13%)
DGS650026 hp
DGT400023 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

DGS6500 is in the 87th percentile; DGT4000 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DGS6500 higher · +3.1 ci (+8%)
DGS650044.2 ci
DGT400041.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

DGS6500 is in the 62nd percentile; DGT4000 is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DGS65002
DGT40002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

DGS6500 is in the 50th percentile; DGT4000 is in the 50th · 376 models

DGS6500 (A)DGT4000 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCraftsmanSame
ModelDGS6500DGT4000—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelSV735LV675—
Power Output26hp23hp▲ DGS6500+3 hp · +13%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci41.1ci▲ DGS6500+3.1 ci · +8%
Bore3.3in3.2in▲ DGS6500+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
TypeGear typeBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
Operating Weight589lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve hitch (optional)—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—
Brake TypeMechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Craftsman DGT4000Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 87th percentile (26 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 50th percentile (41.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · DGS6500B · DGT4000Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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