Craftsman 131.8430

The Craftsman 131.8430 is a lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) in 1966. It features a 6 hp Techumseh 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil starter. The transmission is a 3-speed gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor weighs 300 lbs (136 kg) and rides on 12.5x3.25 front tires and 14.5x5.75 rear tires. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount Sears mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 32 inches (81 cm) and cut height adjustable from 1.5 to 3 inches (3 to 7 cm). The original price was $360 in 1967.