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Craftsman 131.9689

The Craftsman 131.9689 is a 1975 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh 245cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil 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 an open operator station and weighs 279 lbs (126 kg). It rides on 11x4 front tires and 15x6.0 rear tires. Attachments include a 26-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 26 inches and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 3 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Originally priced at $389 in 1975, this model is referenced in several 1975 Sears catalogs.
Craftsman 131.9689lawn tractorRoperTecumseh engine7 hp3-speed transmission26 inch mower deck1975 tractor
Power7 hp
Founded26" deck
Model131.9689

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.9689

Tires

Rear tire:15x6.0
Front tire:11x4

Engine

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

Overview

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1975
Built by:Roper
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Original price:$389 in 1975

Dimensions

Length:54 inches (137 cm)
Shipping weight:279 lbs (126 kg)
Height (steering wheel):30 inches (76 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

References

Catalogs:Fall Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1975, by Sears; Spring Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1975, by Sears; Spring and Summer Catalog published in 1975, by Sears

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
Mower deck:26" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width:35.5 inches (90 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse