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Craftsman 131.96285 vs Craftsman 502.25602
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96285 vs Craftsman 502.25602
The Craftsman 131.96285 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 116 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 1971). 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
Displacement
13.5 ciReference
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Power
4.5 kWReference
4.5 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
116 kgReference
112 kgReference
Front tire
10.00x2.75Reference
10x3.50Reference
Rear tire
11.00x4Reference
12.5x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.00x2.75Reference
10x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
11.00x4Reference
12.5x3.50Reference
Length
126 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
78 cmReference
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Shipping weight
116 kgReference
112 kgReference
Craftsman 131.96285 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
63 cmReference
Overall width
74 cmReference
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Cut height
4 to 8 cmReference
4 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
7Reference
Craftsman 502.25602 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.