I have a Sears 17HP B&S lawn tractor with a B&S model 311707, type 0132-E3, code 000505ZE engine that needs to be replaced. Can I put in a B&S 13HP from a White tractor model 285777, type 1142-E1, code 9712012D. Does it have the same footprint?

Thank you foryour advise.

Hi,
I have never looked and have not gotten that far in my "Sticky" but the info is available at:
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Specifications
And should be compatible.
Peace,
Clarke