Compare/Craftsman 536.8136 vs Craftsman 917.25074

Craftsman 536.8136 vs Craftsman 917.25074

Verdict: Craftsman 536.8136 vs Craftsman 917.25074

The Craftsman 536.8136 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 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. 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Craftsman

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Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference

Manufacturer

Western ToolReference

RoperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

1.9 LReference

Displacement

18.65 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 64 mmReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Peerless 639Reference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

172 kgReference

135 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00Reference

11.0x4Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50Reference

13.0x5Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00Reference

11.0x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50Reference

13.0x5Reference

Length

152 cmReference

Height

101 cmReference

96 cmReference

Shipping weight

172 kgReference

135 kgReference

Craftsman 536.8136 attachments

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

81 cmReference

Overall width

116 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 7 cmReference

3 to 6 cmReference

Cut positions

5Reference

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Craftsman 917.25074 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

32" Mower deck

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.