Craftsman 131.8530

The Craftsman 131.8530 is a 1967 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 6 hp 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 312 lbs (141 kg). It rides on 12.625x5.75 front tires and 14.5x5.75 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, capable of cutting grass at heights from 1.5 to 3 inches (3 to 7 cm). The original price was $350 in 1967. Related model includes the Craftsman 131.8430 from 1966.