Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 536.25523

The Craftsman 536.25523 is a 1978 lawn tractor built by Western Tool and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 10 horsepower, 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It weighs 385 lbs and measures 61 inches in length and 36 inches in height. Tires are sized 10.5x4 front and 15x6 rear. The tractor includes a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Originally priced at $739 in 1978.
Power10 hp
Founded36" deck
Model536.25523

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 536.25523

Tires
Rear tire15x6
Front tire10.5x4
Engine
Type10HP 1-cyl gasoline
Power10 hp
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Power metric7.5 kW
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1978
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerWestern Tool
Original price$739 in 1978
Dimensions
Height36 inches (91 cm)
Length61 inches (154 cm)
Shipping weight385 lbs (174 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
SourceHome Improvement Catalog published in 1978, by Sears
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
Overall width46.75 inches (118 cm)
36" Mower deck36" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed3-speed gear