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Craftsman 502.8137

Craftsman 502.8137 tractor
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The Craftsman 502.8137 is a 1972 riding lawn mower built by Murray and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 6 hp 221cc single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a belt-driven transmission with 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It includes a 25-inch mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and manual lift. The mower weighs 250 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 10.50x3.50 front and 12.50x4.10 rear. Originally priced at $319, it was featured in Sears catalogs in 1972.
Craftsman 502.8137Murray riding lawn mower1972 lawn tractor6 hp engine3-speed transmissionmid-mount mower deck
Power6 hp
Founded25" deck
Model502.8137

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.8137

Engine

Type:gasoline
Power:6 hp (4.5 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Displacement:221 cc (13.5 ci)
Starter type:manual recoil

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Year:1972
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Murray
Original price:$319 in 1972

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
Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.625 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Mower deck:25" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions:7
Cutting width:25 inches (63 cm)
Overall width:31 inches (78 cm)

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Tires

Length:52 inches (132 cm)
Weight:250 lbs (113 kg)
Rear tire:12.50x4.10
Front tire:10.50x3.50
Height (steering wheel):37 inches (93 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Operation:independent