The Craftsman 131.96317 is a lawn tractor with a rated power of approximately 7 hp, positioning it within the lighter weight category of its class. Originally produced in 1976, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a 3-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed as 129 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
7 hp
Weight
129 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
34 rows
Recorded power
7 hp
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1976-1976
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
ManufacturerRoperReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price was $425 in 1976Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
7HP Tecumseh 245cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank1.9 LReference
Tecumseh VH70Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement15 ciReference
Bore/Stroke70 x 64 mmReference
Power5.2 kWReference
Starter typemanual recoilReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight129 kgReference
Front tire11x4Reference
Rear tire13x5Reference
Lawn/turf front11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear13x5Reference
Length142 cmReference
Height88 cmReference
Shipping weight129 kgReference
Craftsman 131.96317 attachments
26" mid-mount mower deckReference
26" Mower deck
Typemid-mount CraftsmanReference
Type1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width66 cmReference
Overall width101 cmReference
Cut height3 to 7 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.
