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Craftsman 131.9661 vs Craftsman 917.25072
Verdict: Craftsman 131.9661 vs Craftsman 917.25072
The Craftsman 131.9661 and the Craftsman 917.25072 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Craftsman 917.25072 is the lighter machine (108 kg vs 219 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25072 is the newer design (1977 vs 1969). 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
RoperReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
131.9651
recoil startReference
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131.9661
electric startReference
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Engine
Displacement
15 ciReference
15 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
70 x 64 mmReference
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Power
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
219 kgReference
108 kgReference
Front tire
14.00x4.75Reference
10.5x3.5Reference
Rear tire
18.00x6.5Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
14.00x4.75Reference
10.5x3.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.5Reference
12.5x3.5Reference
Length
149 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
100 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
97 cmReference
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Shipping weight
219 kgReference
108 kgReference
Height
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96 cmReference
Craftsman 131.9661 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
66 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 9 cmReference
3 to 6 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
3Reference
Craftsman 917.25072 attachments
26" Mower deck
Overall width
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101 cmReference
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.