Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.8450

The Craftsman 131.8450 is a 1966 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 6 hp Techumseh HM60 221cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has a weight of 365 lbs (165 kg) and lawn/turf tires sized 12.50x3.75 front and 16x5.25 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with negative ground and a starter-generator charging system. Attachments available include 32" and 36" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 32" snow blower.

Power6 hp

Founded32/36" deck

Model131.8450

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.8450

Power

Power (gross)	6 hp (4.5 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Techumseh HM60
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.50x2.625 inches (64 x 67 mm)
Displacement	221 cc (13.53 ci)
Power (gross)	6 hp (4.5 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts	12
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.010 inches (0.254 mm)

Dimensions

Weight	365 lbs (165 kg)
Rear tire	16x5.25
Front tire	12.50x3.75

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging system	starter-generator

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Year	1966
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$420 in 1966

Attachments

42" Blade	Craftsman 8032, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), Angling 33°, manual-lift, manual-angle
32" Snow blower	Craftsman 80379, 32 inches width (81 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
32" mid-mount mower deck	Craftsman 8132, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm), Cut adjustments: 5
36" mid-mount mower deck	Craftsman 81361, 36 inches (91 cm), Total width: 40 inches (101 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm), Cut adjustments: 5, Weight: 65 lbs (29 kg)
32" mid-mount mower deck (right-discharge)	Craftsman 8134, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm), Cut adjustments: 5

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