Compare/Craftsman 123.8850 vs Craftsman 131.8838

Craftsman 123.8850 vs Craftsman 131.8838

Verdict: Craftsman 123.8850 vs Craftsman 131.8838

The Craftsman 123.8850 and the Craftsman 131.8838 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 4 hp. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

4 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

YardmanReference

RoperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

There is no clutch on the 131.8838, the transmission is directly engaged when shifting.Reference

Drive

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3x2 2WDReference

Variants

8837

electric startReference

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8850

recoil startReference

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Engine

Displacement

13.53 ciReference

11.04 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

67 x 57 mmReference

64 x 64 mmReference

Power (gross)

3.0 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 2 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

Oil change

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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Dimensions

Weight

104 kgReference

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Shipping weight

104 kgReference

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Craftsman 123.8850 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

friction discReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

60 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 9 cmReference

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Craftsman 131.8838 attachments

24" Mower deck

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.