Craftsman 123.8844

The Craftsman 123.8844 is a 1960 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 315 lbs (142 kg). It includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and adjustable cut height from 1.375 to 3.625 inches. The mower was originally priced at $370 and built in Jackson, Michigan, USA. Variants include models with recoil and electric start.