Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.96363

The Craftsman 131.96363 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 electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a mid PTO independent power take-off and comes with a 36" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering 5 cut positions. It weighs 390 lbs (176 kg) and rides on 11.00x4.00 front and 14.00x5.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model131.96363

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.96363

Power
PTOMid PTO independent
Engine
Typegasoline
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Displacement304 cc (18.6 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight390 lbs (176 kg)
Rear tire14.00x5.50
Front tire11.00x4.00
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price619 USD in 1972
Year introduced1972
Attachments
Mower deck36" mid-mount Craftsman
Cut positions5
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
Mower deck blades2-blade with manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse