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Craftsman 502.25421 vs Craftsman 502.8130
Verdict: Craftsman 502.25421 vs Craftsman 502.8130
The Craftsman 502.25421 and the Craftsman 502.8130 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 502.8130 is the lighter machine (142 kg vs 165 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 502.25421 is the newer design (1987 vs 1972). 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
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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18.65 ciReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
165 kgReference
142 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0Reference
10.50x3.50Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5Reference
13x5Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0Reference
10.50x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5Reference
13x5Reference
Length
154 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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100 cmReference
Shipping weight
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142 kgReference
Craftsman 502.25421 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
97 cmReference
109 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
4 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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7Reference
Craftsman 502.8130 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.