Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman C459-60408

The Craftsman C459-60408 is a 1985 lawn tractor built by MTD and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 1-cylinder, air-cooled Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine producing 8 hp (6.0 kW) with an electric 12-volt starter. The tractor uses a Peerless belt-driven transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with a manual clutch. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. Attachments include a 76 cm (30 inch) mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. The original price was CAD 1,999 in 1985.
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ModelC459-60408

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman C459-60408

Engine
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Power8 hp / 6.0 kW
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Starter volts12
Overview
Year1985
Built byMTD
CategoryLawn tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
MTD model code135-620-5999
Original priceCAD 1,999 in 1985
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Mower deck76 cm mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
BrandPeerless
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Attachments details
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades1-blade
Cutting width30 inches / 76 cm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO