Craftsman 131.8570

The Craftsman 131.8570 is a 1967 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 10 hp Tecumseh HH100 389cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a 3-speed belt-driven gear with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor weighs 503 lbs (228 kg) and measures 58 inches (147 cm) in length. Tires are 14x4.75 front and 18x8.50 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground with a 35 AH battery. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 34" single-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. Variants include the 131.8560 with recoil start and the 131.8570 with electric start.