Craftsman lawn tractors

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.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model131.8136

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.8136

Engine
Type8HP 1-cyl gasoline
Power8 hp
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Power metric6.0 kW
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1974
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$529 in 1974
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
Overall width46 inches (116 cm)
36" Mower deck36" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight408 lbs (185 kg)
Rear tire18x9.5
Front tire15x6
Height (steering wheel)40 inches (101 cm)