Craftsman 123.8852

The Craftsman 123.8852 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 air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower uses a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 5 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mower weighs 290 lbs (131 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. Originally sold for $290 in 1960, it was built in Jackson, Michigan, USA.