Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 502.8130

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.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model502.8130

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.8130

Engine
Typegasoline
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Displacement305 cc (18.65 ci)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1972
Built byMurray
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMurray
Original price$499 in 1972
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
CatalogsSuburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1972, by Sears; Spring through Summer Catalog published in 1972, by Sears
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.625 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Cut positions7
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width43 inches (109 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deck30" Mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed3-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Length57 inches (144 cm)
Weight315 lbs (142 kg)
Rear tire13x5
Front tire10.50x3.50
Shipping weight315 lbs (142 kg)
Height (steering wheel)39.5 inches (100 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Operationindependent