Craftsman 131.8430
The Craftsman 131.8430 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. The rated power output is 6 hp 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 300 lbs 136 kg.
Engine Power
6 hp
4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
300 lbs
136 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8430 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
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Roper built | |
1966 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Roper built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $360 in 1967 | |
Craftsman 131.8430 Engine | |
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6HP Techumseh 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Craftsman 131.8430 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 300 lbs
136 kg |
Front tire | 12.5x3.25 |
Rear tire | 14.5x5.75 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Heavy Duty Power Units published in 1966, by Sears |
Engine
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Roper built |
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Techumseh |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
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Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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Lawn tractor | |
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Roper built |
Craftsman 131.8430 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 12.5x3.25 |
Lawn/turf rear | 14.5x5.75 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 300 lbs
136 kg |
Attachments
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Lawn tractorRoper built |
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Roper built | |
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Roper built |
32" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sears |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 32 inches
81 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3 inch
3 to 7 cm |
Photos
Craftsman 131.8430
131.8430
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Craftsman 131.8430 operator station and controls.
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8430 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8430.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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