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Craftsman 502.8130

Craftsman 502.8130 tractor
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The Craftsman 502.8130 is a 1972 riding lawn mower built by Murray and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 8 hp 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric starter, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has a mid PTO that operates independently and comes with a 30" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. The mower weighs 315 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 10.50x3.50 front and 13x5 rear. It was originally priced at $499 in 1972.
Craftsman 502.8130Murray riding lawn mower1972 lawn tractor8 hp lawn mower305cc engineriding mower specs
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model502.8130

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.8130

Engine

Type:gasoline
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Displacement:305 cc (18.65 ci)
Starter volts:12

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Year:1972
Built by:Murray
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Murray
Original price:$499 in 1972

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

References

Catalogs:Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1972, by Sears; Spring through Summer Catalog published in 1972, by Sears

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.625 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Cut positions:7
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width:43 inches (109 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deck:30" Mower deck

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Tires

Length:57 inches (144 cm)
Weight:315 lbs (142 kg)
Rear tire:13x5
Front tire:10.50x3.50
Shipping weight:315 lbs (142 kg)
Height (steering wheel):39.5 inches (100 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Operation:independent