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Craftsman 131.8430 vs Craftsman 502.25602
Verdict: Craftsman 131.8430 vs Craftsman 502.25602
The Craftsman 131.8430 and the Craftsman 502.25602 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Craftsman 502.25602 is the lighter machine (112 kg vs 136 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25602 is the newer design (1978 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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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
6 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
RoperReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
4.5 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Power
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4.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
136 kgReference
112 kgReference
Front tire
12.5x3.25Reference
10x3.50Reference
Rear tire
14.5x5.75Reference
12.5x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.5x3.25Reference
10x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
14.5x5.75Reference
12.5x3.50Reference
Shipping weight
136 kgReference
112 kgReference
Craftsman 131.8430 attachments
32" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
63 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
4 to 9 cmReference
Craftsman 502.25602 attachments
25" Mower deck
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.