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Craftsman 131.96251 vs Craftsman 502.25562
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96251 vs Craftsman 502.25562
The Craftsman 131.96251 and the Craftsman 502.25562 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 502.25562 is the lighter machine (114 kg vs 131 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25562 is the newer design (1985 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
Engine
Displacement
12.02 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
67 x 57 mmReference
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Power
3.7 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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3.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
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paperReference
Transmission
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
131 kgReference
114 kgReference
Front tire
10.0x2.75Reference
10x4.0Reference
Rear tire
12.5x4.10Reference
13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.0x2.75Reference
10x4.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12.5x4.10Reference
13x5.0Reference
Length
133 cmReference
142 cmReference
Height
93 cmReference
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Shipping weight
131 kgReference
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Width
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91 cmReference
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
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
3Reference
8Reference
Craftsman 502.25562 attachments
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.