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Craftsman 131.8838 vs Craftsman R105
Verdict: Craftsman 131.8838 vs Craftsman R105
The Craftsman 131.8838 and the Craftsman R105 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. 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
RoperReference
MTDReference
There is no clutch on the 131.8838, the transmission is directly engaged when shifting.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Drive
3x2 2WDReference
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Engine
Displacement
11.04 ciReference
23.31 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
64 x 64 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
1 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Craftsman 131.8838 attachments
24" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
60 cmReference
76 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
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149 kgReference
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 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.