Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.9626

The Craftsman 131.9626 is a 1968 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh V60 222cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 1-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 198 lbs (89 kg). It rides on 10.00x2.50 front tires and 11.00x4.00 rear tires. Attachments include a 26" mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade, 26 inches cutting width, adjustable cut height from 1.75 to 3.25 inches, and 4 cut positions. Originally priced at $225 in 1968, this model is a classic example of a small, efficient lawn tractor from the late 1960s.
Power6 hp
Founded26" deck
Model131.9626

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.9626

Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.63x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement222 cc (13.55 ci)
Engine modelTecumseh V60
Starter typemanual recoil
Power (gross)6 hp (4.5 kW)
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1968
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$225 in 1968
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades1-blade
Cut height1.75 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Mower deck26" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions4
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Weight198 lbs (89 kg)
Rear tire11.00x4.00
Front tire10.00x2.50