Craftsman 131.8470
The Craftsman 131.8470 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 389 cc 23.75 ci engine. The rated power output is 10 hp 7.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 65 lbs 29 kg.
Engine Power
10 hp
7.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
65 lbs
29 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8470 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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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
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Original price was $550 in 1966 | |
Variants | |
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131.8470 | electric start |
131.8460 | recoil start |
Craftsman 131.8470 Engine | |
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10HP Techumseh 389cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Craftsman 131.8470 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 | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Front tire | 14x4.75 |
Rear tire | 18x8.5 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | starter-generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
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Heavy Duty Power Units published in 1966, by Sears |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 389 cc / 23.75 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Techumseh |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 389 cc
23.75 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x2.75 inches
84 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
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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Craftsman 131.8470 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 14x4.75 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 58.4 inches
148 cm |
Width | 29.5 inches
74 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 34 inches
86 cm |
Shipping weight | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Attachments
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Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman 81361 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Weight | 65 lbs
29 kg |
Overall width | 40 inches
101 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3 inch
3 to 7 cm |
Cut positions | 5 |
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Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8470 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8470.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)10 hp
Kilowatts (kW)7.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)10.1 PS
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