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Craftsman 131.8136

The Craftsman 131.8136 is a 1974 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 8 horsepower, 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric starter and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It weighs 408 lbs (185 kg) and measures 60 inches in length and 40 inches in height to the steering wheel. Tires are sized 15x6 front and 18x9.5 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, and adjustable cutting height from 1.5 to 3.5 inches.
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Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model131.8136

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.8136

Engine

Type:8HP 1-cyl gasoline
Power:8 hp
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Power metric:6.0 kW
Starter volts:12

Overview

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1974
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Roper
Original price:$529 in 1974

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:36 inches (91 cm)
Overall width:46 inches (116 cm)
36" Mower deck:36" mid-mount mower deck

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Length:60 inches (152 cm)
Weight:408 lbs (185 kg)
Rear tire:18x9.5
Front tire:15x6
Height (steering wheel):40 inches (101 cm)