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Craftsman 131.9637 vs Craftsman 536.8133
Verdict: Craftsman 131.9637 vs Craftsman 536.8133
The Craftsman 131.9637 and the Craftsman 536.8133 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 536.8133 is the lighter machine (172 kg vs 183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 131.9637 is the newer design (1976 vs 1973). 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
Western ToolReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
9636
side-dischargeReference
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9637
rear-dischargeReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
18.65 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
78 x 64 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 639Reference
Dimensions
Weight
183 kgReference
172 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5Reference
18x9.50Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
183 kgReference
172 kgReference
Height
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101 cmReference
Craftsman 131.9637 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
93 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 7 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
Craftsman 536.8133 attachments
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.