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Craftsman 131.9695 vs Craftsman 536.8136
Verdict: Craftsman 131.9695 vs Craftsman 536.8136
The Craftsman 131.9695 and the Craftsman 536.8136 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 131.9695 is the lighter machine (142 kg vs 172 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 536.8136 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
3.8 LReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Displacement
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18.65 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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78 x 64 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
—
Peerless 639Reference
Dimensions
Weight
142 kgReference
172 kgReference
Front tire
11x4Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
14x5.5Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
14x5.5Reference
18x9.50Reference
Shipping weight
142 kgReference
172 kgReference
Length
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152 cmReference
Height
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101 cmReference
Craftsman 131.9695 attachments
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
3 to 7 cmReference
Craftsman 536.8136 attachments
36" Mower deck
Overall width
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116 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
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.