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Craftsman 131.96317 vs Craftsman 502.25603
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96317 vs Craftsman 502.25603
The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Craftsman 502.25603 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Craftsman 502.25603 is the lighter machine (113 kg vs 129 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25603 is the newer design (1978 vs 1976). 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
7 hp
7 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
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Displacement
15 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
70 x 64 mmReference
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Power
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
129 kgReference
113 kgReference
Front tire
11x4Reference
10x3.50Reference
Rear tire
13x5Reference
13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
10x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5Reference
13x5.0Reference
Length
142 cmReference
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Height
88 cmReference
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Shipping weight
129 kgReference
113 kgReference
Craftsman 131.96317 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
63 cmReference
Overall width
101 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
4 to 9 cmReference
Craftsman 502.25603 attachments
25" Mower deck
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.