The Craftsman 123.8852 is a lawn tractor with an approximate power output of 5 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. First manufactured in 1960, the model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a 5-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the Craftsman 123.8852 is listed at 131 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
5 hp
Weight
131 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
29 rows
Recorded power
5 hp
Transmissions
5-speed friction disc
Production years
1960-1960
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
ManufacturerYardmanReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Built in Jackson, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $290 in 1960Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
8852recoil startReference
8844electric startReference
Engine
4.5HP Lauson 221cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
LausonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement13.53 ciReference
Bore/Stroke67 x 57 mmReference
Power (gross)3.4 kWReference
Starter typemanual recoilReference
Transmission
5-speed friction discReference
Typefriction discReference
Gears5 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight131 kgReference
Shipping weight131 kgReference
Craftsman 123.8852 attachments
26" mid-mount mower deckReference
26" Mower deck
Typemid-mount CraftsmanReference
Type1-bladeReference
Cutting width66 cmReference
Cut height3 to 9 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
