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Craftsman 123.8850 vs Craftsman R105
Verdict: Craftsman 123.8850 vs Craftsman R105
The Craftsman 123.8850 and the Craftsman R105 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman 123.8850 is the lighter machine (104 kg vs 149 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman R105 is the newer design (2019 vs 1959). 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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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Clear
Craftsman
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
4 hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference
Manufacturer
YardmanReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
8837
electric startReference
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8850
recoil startReference
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Engine
Displacement
13.53 ciReference
23.31 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
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Power (gross)
3.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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4.9 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
104 kgReference
149 kgReference
Shipping weight
104 kgReference
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Front tire
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13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.5-8Reference
Craftsman 123.8850 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman R105 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" 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.