Compare/Craftsman 502.25517 vs Craftsman 536.8136

Craftsman 502.25517 vs Craftsman 536.8136

Verdict: Craftsman 502.25517 vs Craftsman 536.8136

The Craftsman 502.25517 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 502.25517 is the lighter machine (161 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 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Craftsman 502.25517 is the newer design (1993 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

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

Western ToolReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

19.43 ciReference

18.65 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 65 mmReference

78 x 64 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Power

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6.0 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Dana 4450Reference

Peerless 639Reference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Dimensions

Weight

161 kgReference

172 kgReference

Front tire

11x4Reference

15x6.00Reference

Rear tire

15x6.5Reference

18x9.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

15x6.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

15x6.5Reference

18x9.50Reference

Shipping weight

161 kgReference

172 kgReference

Length

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152 cmReference

Height

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101 cmReference

Craftsman 502.25517 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

91 cmReference

Craftsman 536.8136 attachments

36" Mower deck

Overall width

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116 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 7 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.