The Craftsman 502.8130 lawn tractor model is rated at approximately 8 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured in 1972, featuring a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a 3-speed gearbox. The tractor's operating weight is listed as 142 kg, and it is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
142 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
36 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1972-1972
Verified variants
0
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Overview
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
ManufacturerMurrayReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Original price was $499 in 1972Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP 305cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement18.65 ciReference
Power6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
Dimensions
Weight142 kgReference
Front tire10.50x3.50Reference
Rear tire13x5Reference
Lawn/turf front10.50x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear13x5Reference
Length144 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)100 cmReference
Shipping weight142 kgReference
Craftsman 502.8130 attachments
30" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
30" Mower deck
Typemid-mount CraftsmanReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width76 cmReference
Overall width109 cmReference
Cut height4 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions7Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
