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Craftsman 131.96363 vs Craftsman 502.25517
Verdict: Craftsman 131.96363 vs Craftsman 502.25517
The Craftsman 131.96363 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 176 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 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
Engine
Displacement
18.6 ciReference
19.43 ciReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 65 mmReference
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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Dana 4450Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
176 kgReference
161 kgReference
Front tire
11.00x4.00Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
14.00x5.50Reference
15x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
11.00x4.00Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
14.00x5.50Reference
15x6.5Reference
Shipping weight
176 kgReference
161 kgReference
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 502.25517 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.