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Craftsman 123.8852 vs Craftsman 131.8839
Verdict: Craftsman 123.8852 vs Craftsman 131.8839
The Craftsman 123.8852 and the Craftsman 131.8839 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman 123.8852 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Craftsman 123.8852 is the newer design (1960 vs 1959). In short: choose the Craftsman 123.8852 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman 131.8839 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
4 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
YardmanReference
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
8844
electric startReference
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8852
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)
3.4 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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
131 kgReference
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Shipping weight
131 kgReference
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Craftsman 123.8852 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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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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transmissionReference
Clutch
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manual ilder pulleyReference
Craftsman 131.8839 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.


