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Craftsman 131.9695 vs Craftsman 917.25074
Verdict: Craftsman 131.9695 vs Craftsman 917.25074
The Craftsman 131.9695 and the Craftsman 917.25074 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 917.25074 is the lighter machine (135 kg vs 142 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25074 is the newer design (1977 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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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
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Displacement
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18.65 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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78 x 64 mmReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
142 kgReference
135 kgReference
Front tire
11x4Reference
11.0x4Reference
Rear tire
14x5.5Reference
13.0x5Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
11.0x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
14x5.5Reference
13.0x5Reference
Shipping weight
142 kgReference
135 kgReference
Length
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152 cmReference
Height
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96 cmReference
Craftsman 131.9695 attachments
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
3 to 6 cmReference
Craftsman 917.25074 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.