Craftsman 123.8837

The Craftsman 123.8837 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 221 cc 13.53 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 250 lbs 113 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
250 lbs 113 kg

Overview

Craftsman 123.8837 tractor photo
1959 Riding lawn mowerYardman built Riding lawn mower Yardman built
Production
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer
Yardman
Riding lawn mower
Built in Jackson, Michigan, USA
Original price was $325 in 1959
Variants
8850
recoil start
8837
electric start
Craftsman 123.8837 Engine
4.5HP Lauson 221cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Craftsman 123.8837 Transmission
5-speed friction disc
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
250 lbs 113 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
123.8837 references literature
Service - DCraftsman Riding Mowers and Engines (Div. 9 No. 12) published in 1959

Engine

Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.53 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Lauson
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement
221 cc 13.53 ci
Bore/Stroke
2.625x2.25 inches 67 x 57 mm
Power (gross)
4.5 hp 3.4 kW
Starter type
electric

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 2 reverse friction disc

Type
friction disc
Gears
5 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Craftsman 123.8837 Tires
Dimensions
Shipping weight
250 lbs 113 kg

Attachments

26" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Craftsman
1-blade
Cutting width
26 inches 66 cm
Cut height
1.375 to 3.625 inch 3 to 9 cm

Photos

Craftsman 123.8837 tractor photo

Craftsman 123.8837 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 123.8837.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 123.8837 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 123.8837.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)4.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.6 PS