Craftsman 131.96361

The Craftsman 131.96361 is a 1972 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 8 hp 304cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil starter, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent mid PTO. It weighs 346 lbs (156 kg) and rides on 11.00x4.00 front and 14.00x5.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, 36 inches (91 cm) cutting width, and 5 cut positions. Originally priced at $519 in 1972, this model is referenced in Sears' 1972 catalogs.