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Craftsman 131.96363 vs Craftsman 502.25418
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96363 vs Craftsman 502.25418
The Craftsman 131.96363 and the Craftsman 502.25418 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 502.25418 is the newer design (1991 vs 1972). 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
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
18.6 ciReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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DanaReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
176 kgReference
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Front tire
11.00x4.00Reference
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Rear tire
14.00x5.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11.00x4.00Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
14.00x5.50Reference
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Shipping weight
176 kgReference
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Craftsman 131.96363 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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Craftsman 502.25418 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.


