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Craftsman 131.9650 vs Craftsman 502.25605
Verdict: Craftsman 131.9650 vs Craftsman 502.25605
The Craftsman 131.9650 and the Craftsman 502.25605 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Craftsman 502.25605 is the lighter machine (120 kg vs 165 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25605 is the newer design (1978 vs 1968). 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
131.9650
recoil startReference
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131.9660
electric startReference
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Engine
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
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Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Dimensions
Weight
165 kgReference
120 kgReference
Front tire
12.50x3.75Reference
10x3.50Reference
Rear tire
16.00x5.50Reference
13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x3.75Reference
10x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x5.50Reference
13x5.0Reference
Shipping weight
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120 kgReference
Craftsman 131.9650 attachments
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
63 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
4 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
5Reference
Craftsman 502.25605 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
25" 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.