Compare/Craftsman 131.8270 vs Craftsman 502.8137

Craftsman 131.8270 vs Craftsman 502.8137

Verdict: Craftsman 131.8270 vs Craftsman 502.8137

The Craftsman 131.8270 and the Craftsman 502.8137 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Craftsman 131.8270 is the lighter machine (102 kg vs 113 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.8137 is the newer design (1972 vs 1966). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

MurrayReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Power

4.5 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Displacement

—

13.5 ciReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

102 kgReference

113 kgReference

Shipping weight

102 kgReference

113 kgReference

Front tire

—

10.50x3.50Reference

Rear tire

—

12.50x4.10Reference

Lawn/turf front

—

10.50x3.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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12.50x4.10Reference

Length

—

132 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

—

93 cmReference

Craftsman 131.8270 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

63 cmReference

Cut height

4 to 8 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Craftsman 502.8137 attachments

25" Mower deck

Overall width

—

78 cmReference

Cut positions

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7Reference

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.