Craftsman 123.8837

The Craftsman 123.8837 is a 1959 riding lawn mower built by Yardman and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 4.5 hp Lauson 221cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 5 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and weighs 250 lbs (113 kg). It includes a 26-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade and adjustable cutting height from 1.375 to 3.625 inches. The electrical system uses a 12-volt negative ground battery. The original price was $325 in 1959. Related models include the Craftsman 123.8844, 8850, and 8837 variants.