Craftsman 131.8450
The Craftsman 131.8450 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): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 365 lbs 165 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
365 lbs
165 kg
Overview
![]() | 1966
Lawn tractorRoper built
Lawn tractor
Roper built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $420 in 1966 | |
Variants | |
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131.8450 | electric start |
131.8440 | recoil start |
Craftsman 131.8450 Engine | |
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6HP Techumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Craftsman 131.8450 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 365 lbs
165 kg |
Front tire | 12.50x3.75 |
Rear tire | 16x5.25 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | starter-generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Heavy Duty Power Units published in 1966, by Sears |
Engine
Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.53 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Techumseh HM60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 221 cc
13.53 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.50x2.625 inches
64 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches
0.254 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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131.8450 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Clutch/brake |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Gear shift |
Dimensions
Craftsman 131.8450 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 12.50x3.75 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x5.25 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 365 lbs
165 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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32" mid-mount mower deck | |
36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8450.
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 131.8450 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8450.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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