Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 502.25415

The Craftsman 502.25415 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1989 by Murray and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 11 horsepower single-cylinder gasoline engine with a 1 gallon fuel tank, an 8-speed friction disc transmission with 8 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower weighs 299 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.0 front and 16x6.5 rear. It includes a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 30 inches and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 4.0 inches. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground. Originally priced at $1,499 in 1989, this model is a classic example of a mid-size riding lawn mower from the late 1980s.
Power11 hp
Founded30" deck
Model502.25415

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.25415

Engine
Type11HP 1-cyl gasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Power (gross)11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Cylinder count1-cylinder
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Years made1987 - 1989
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMurray
Original price$1,499 in 1989
References
BooksCraftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1987, by Sears; Craftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1988, by Sears; Craftsman Lawn and Garden Riding Equipment and Attachments published in 1989, by Sears; Home, Hardware, Auto and Leisure Catalog published in 1989, by Sears
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4.0 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck30" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width37 inches (93 cm)
Transmission
Typefriction disc
Gears8 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Length57 inches (144 cm)
Weight299 lbs (135 kg)
Rear tire16x6.5
Front tire11x4.0