Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman C459-60518

The Craftsman C459-60518 is a 1988 garden tractor built by MTD and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 13.4 kW (18 hp) Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Peerless 2351 belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and a mid PTO with manual clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 111 cm mid-mount mower deck and a 45 inch two-stage front-mount snowblower. Original price was CAD 4,099 in 1988.
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ModelC459-60518

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman C459-60518

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 422700
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.33 ci)
Starter volts12
Overview
Year1988
Power13.4 kW
CategoryGarden tractor
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMTD
MTD model code148-823-599
Original priceCAD 4,099 in 1988
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
NotesGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Mower deck111 cm mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower45 inches width, two-stage, front-mount
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 2351
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO