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Craftsman 131.8550 vs Craftsman 502.8137
Verdict: Craftsman 131.8550 vs Craftsman 502.8137
The Craftsman 131.8550 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 502.8137 is the lighter machine (113 kg vs 356 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 1967). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
131.8550
electric startReference
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131.8540
recoil startReference
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Engine
Displacement
13.53 ciReference
13.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 64 mmReference
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Power (gross)
4.5 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Power
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4.5 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
356 to 432 poundsReference
113 kgReference
Front tire
12.50x3.75Reference
10.50x3.50Reference
Rear tire
16x5.25Reference
12.50x4.10Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x3.75Reference
10.50x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x5.25Reference
12.50x4.10Reference
Shipping weight
195 kgReference
113 kgReference
Length
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132 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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93 cmReference
Craftsman 131.8550 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
63 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Craftsman 502.8137 attachments
25" Mower deck
Overall width
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78 cmReference
Cut height
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4 to 8 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.