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Craftsman 536.8136 vs Craftsman 917.25571
Verdict: Craftsman 536.8136 vs Craftsman 917.25571
The Craftsman 536.8136 and the Craftsman 917.25571 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Craftsman 917.25571 is the lighter machine (165 kg vs 172 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman 917.25571 is the newer design (1985 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
Western ToolReference
RoperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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foamReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 639Reference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
172 kgReference
165 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
13x5.0Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50Reference
16x6.5Reference
Length
152 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
172 kgReference
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Craftsman 536.8136 attachments
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
116 cmReference
97 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
infiniteReference
Craftsman 917.25571 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" 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.