Craftsman 131.8550
The Craftsman 131.8550 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 221 cc 13.53 ci engine. The rated power output is 6 hp 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 356 to 432 pounds.
Engine Power
6 hp
4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
356 to 432 pounds
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8550 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
 | 1967
Lawn tractorRoper built |
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1967 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Roper built | |
1967 | |
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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 $375 in 1967 | |
Variants | |
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131.8550 | electric start |
131.8540 | recoil start |
Craftsman 131.8550 Engine | |
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6HP Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Craftsman 131.8550 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 | 356 to 432 pounds |
Front tire | 12.50x3.75 |
Rear tire | 16x5.25 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Fall - Winter Catalog published in 1967, by Sears | |
Spring - Summer Catalog published in 1967, by Sears |
Engine
| 1967
Lawn tractorRoper built |
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1967 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Roper built | |
1967 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Roper built |
Engine Detail — 221 cc / 13.53 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh H60 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 221 cc
13.53 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches
67 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches
0.254 mm |
Transmission
| 1967
Lawn tractorRoper built |
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1967 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Roper built | |
1967 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Roper built |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
| 1967
Lawn tractorRoper built |
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1967 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Roper built | |
1967 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Roper built |
Craftsman 131.8550 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 12.50x3.75 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x5.25 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 356 lbs (recoil)
161 kg |
432 lbs (electric)
195 kg | |
Attachments
| 1967
Lawn tractorRoper built |
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1967 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Roper built | |
1967 | |
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Lawn tractor | |
Roper built |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Photos
Sears Craftsman 131.8540, right side.
Sears Craftsman 131.8540, left side.
Sears Craftsman 131.8550.
Sears Craftsman 131.8550.
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8550 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8550.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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