Compare/Craftsman 132.82400 vs Craftsman 536.8145

Craftsman 132.82400 vs Craftsman 536.8145

Verdict: Craftsman 132.82400 vs Craftsman 536.8145

The Craftsman 132.82400 and the Craftsman 536.8145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman 536.8145 leads on rated power with 4 hp against 2 hp. Craftsman 132.82400 is the lighter machine (59 kg vs 119 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 536.8145 is the newer design (1956 vs 1954). In short: choose the Craftsman 536.8145 for outright pulling power, or the Craftsman 132.82400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

2 hp

4 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

HillerReference

Western ToolReference

Belt drive from flywheel to rear axle. Speed changes are accomplished by moving belt from between pulley sets.Reference

Two-cycle engine. Mowers built for 1958 and later (model codes 536.81453 and higher) are advertised with a four-cycle engine in the catalog.Reference

Drive

3x2 2WDReference

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Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

0.9 LReference

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Displacement

3.61 ciReference

8 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

44 x 38 mmReference

57 x 51 mmReference

Power (gross)

1.3 kWReference

3.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

3400Reference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and 0 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical idler pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Weight

59 kgReference

119 kgReference

Ag front

10x3.50-4Reference

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Ag rear

14x4.50-6Reference

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Length

114 cmReference

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Width

68 cmReference

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Height

91 cmReference

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Front tire

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10-2.50Reference

Rear tire

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12-3.00Reference

Lawn/turf front

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10-2.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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12-3.00Reference

Shipping weight

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119 kgReference

Craftsman 132.82400 attachments

132.82400 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

20" Mower deck

Type

belt-driveReference

friction discReference

Cutting width

50 cmReference

60 cmReference

Craftsman 536.8145 attachments

536.8145 Serial Numbers

1956

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536.81450 (model code)Reference

1957

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536.81451 (model code)Reference

1958

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536.81453 (model code)Reference

1959

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536.81456 (model code)Reference

1960

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536.81456 (model code)Reference

24" Mower deck

Cut height

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3 to 7 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.