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Craftsman 131.96251 vs Craftsman 502.25411
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96251 vs Craftsman 502.25411
The Craftsman 131.96251 and the Craftsman 502.25411 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 131.96251 is the lighter machine (131 kg vs 220 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25411 is the newer design (1991 vs 1973). 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
5 hp
5 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
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
12.02 ciReference
12.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
67 x 57 mmReference
Power
3.7 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Power (gross)
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3.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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DanaReference
Dimensions
Weight
131 kgReference
220 kgReference
Front tire
10.0x2.75Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
12.5x4.10Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.0x2.75Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12.5x4.10Reference
16x6.50Reference
Length
133 cmReference
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Height
93 cmReference
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Shipping weight
131 kgReference
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Craftsman 131.96251 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
1-blade with manual liftReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
63 cmReference
Overall width
86 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
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Cut positions
3Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 502.25411 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
25" 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.