Craftsman 131.96285

The Craftsman 131.96285 is a 1971 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 6 hp 221cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 1-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 257 lbs. It rides on 10.00x2.75 front and 11.00x4 rear lawn/turf tires. Dimensions include a length of 49.625 inches and a steering wheel height of 31 inches. Attachments include a 26-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade, manual lift, 5 cut positions, and cut height range from 1.75 to 3.25 inches. Originally priced at $292 in 1971, this model is referenced in Sears catalogs and magazines from that year.