Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.9650

The Craftsman 131.9650 is a 1968 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 7 hp Tecumseh 245cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 365 lbs (165 kg) and rides on 12.50x3.75 front tires and 16.00x5.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and a 32" single-stage front-mount snowblower. The original price was $485 in 1968.

Power7 hp

Founded36" deck

Model131.9650

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.9650

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Tecumseh
Power	7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.75x2.531 inches (70 x 64 mm)
Displacement	245 cc (15 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Overview

Year	1968
Power	7.0 hp
Category	Lawn tractor
Mechanical	Two-wheel drive, Manual steering, Open operator station
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$485 in 1968
Power Take-off (PTO)	Mid PTO independent

Dimensions

Weight	365 lbs (165 kg)
Rear tire	16.00x5.50
Front tire	12.50x3.75

Attachments

Snowblower	32" width (81 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 160 lbs (72 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck	2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Cut height 1.75 to 3.75 inch (4 to 9 cm), 7 cut positions

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