Craftsman 28885 / 13AL78ST099

1. ConsumerReports.org

Editors compare the Craftsman 28885 with 37 other lawn tractors based on thorough objective tests in all three cutting modes, plus ratings for handling and ease of use. At the time of our report, a handful of owners also rate and review the Craftsman 28885 here.

Review: Lawn Mowers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

2. TodaysMower.com

According to Paul Sikkema, the Craftsman 28885 is part of a series of lawn tractors that are improved notably from their predecessors, even though the older tractors had "some of the best service records for this class lawn tractor." Addressing the Craftsman 28885 specifically, he calls it one of the best values in its class among all brands. He cautions, however, that it is really only appropriate for those who want to mow but do little else, such as hauling loads of dirt. One negative to this review, however, is that we are not sure if any hands-on testing has been done.

Review: 2011 Craftsman LT Series Lawn Tractors – Improving The Bottom Of The Line, Paul Sikkema, Feb. 4, 2011

3. Sears.com

About 100 owners review the budget-priced Craftsman 28885 lawn tractor here, giving it a reasonably high rating. Around 75 percent of these reviewers say they'd recommend it to a friend.

Review: Craftsman 46'' 21 hp* Lawn Tractor Non CA Model# 28885, Contributors to Sears.com