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Craftsman 131.9636 vs Craftsman 502.25517
Verdict: Craftsman 131.9636 vs Craftsman 502.25517
The Craftsman 131.9636 and the Craftsman 502.25517 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 502.25517 is the lighter machine (161 kg vs 183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25517 is the newer design (1993 vs 1975). 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
8 hp
8 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
Variants
131.9633
recoil-startReference
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131.9636
electric startReference
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131.9637
rear-dischargeReference
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Engine
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
19.43 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
79 x 65 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana 4450Reference
Dimensions
Weight
183 kgReference
161 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50Reference
15x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50Reference
15x6.5Reference
Length
152 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
183 kgReference
161 kgReference
Craftsman 131.9636 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman 502.25517 attachments
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.