Craftsman 131.9695

The Craftsman 131.9695 is a 1974 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 8 horsepower single-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil starter, 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 315 lbs (142 kg). It rides on 11x4 front and 14x5.5 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 32 inches (81 cm) and cut height adjustable from 1.5 to 3.0 inches (3 to 7 cm). The original price was $375 in 1974.