Compare/Craftsman 131.9690 vs Craftsman 131.96901

Craftsman 131.9690 vs Craftsman 131.96901

Verdict: Craftsman 131.9690 vs Craftsman 131.96901

The Craftsman 131.9690 and the Craftsman 131.96901 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Craftsman 131.96901 is the lighter machine (108 kg vs 114 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 131.96901 is the newer design (1975 vs 1974). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Craftsman

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

RoperReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

12 ciReference

12.02 ciReference

Power

3.7 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Fuel tank

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1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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67 x 57 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

114 kgReference

108 kgReference

Front tire

10x2.75Reference

Rear tire

12.5x3.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

10x2.75Reference

Lawn/turf rear

12.5x3.5Reference

Length

144 cmReference

152 cmReference

Width

76 cmReference

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Height

96 cmReference

Shipping weight

114 kgReference

108 kgReference

Craftsman 131.9690 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

Overall width

101 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 7 cmReference

3 to 6 cmReference

Craftsman 131.96901 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.