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Craftsman 536.8145 vs Craftsman R105
Verdict: Craftsman 536.8145 vs Craftsman R105
The Craftsman 536.8145 and the Craftsman R105 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Craftsman 536.8145 is the lighter machine (119 kg vs 149 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Craftsman R105 is the newer design (2019 vs 1956). 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
Clear
Craftsman
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
4 hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Stanley)Reference
Manufacturer
Western ToolReference
MTDReference
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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
8 ciReference
23.31 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
57 x 51 mmReference
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Power (gross)
3.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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4.9 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
119 kgReference
149 kgReference
Front tire
10-2.50Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
12-3.00Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
10-2.50Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12-3.00Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Shipping weight
119 kgReference
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Craftsman 536.8145 attachments
536.8145 Serial Numbers
1956
536.81450 (model code)Reference
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1957
536.81451 (model code)Reference
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1958
536.81453 (model code)Reference
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1959
536.81456 (model code)Reference
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1960
536.81456 (model code)Reference
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24" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
60 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Craftsman R105 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.