Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 123.8850

The Craftsman 123.8850 is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1959, built by Yardman and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 4 hp Lauson 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 5 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs 230 lbs (104 kg) and includes a 26-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade and adjustable cut height from 1.375 to 3.625 inches. It was originally priced at $260 and built in Jackson, Michigan, USA.

Power4 hp

Founded26" deck

Model123.8850

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 123.8850

Engine

Brand	Lauson
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement	221 cc (13.53 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil
Power (gross)	4 hp (3.0 kW)

Overview

Type	Riding lawn mower
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Built in	Jackson, Michigan, USA
Steering	Manual steering
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Yardman
Original price	$260 in 1959
Year introduced	1959
Operator station	Open operator station