Craftsman 131.8838
The Craftsman 131.8838 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 180 cc 11.04 ci engine. The rated power output is 4 hp 3.0 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Drive type: 3x2 2WD.
Engine Power
4 hp
3.0 kW
Drive & Traction
3x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8838 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
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1959 | |
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Roper built | |
1959 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Riding lawn mower | |
Craftsman 131.8838 Engine | |
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4HP Tecumseh 180cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Craftsman 131.8838 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Drive | 3x2 2WD |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ...  |
References | |
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Service - DCraftsman Riding Mowers and Engines (Div. 9 No. 12) published in 1959 |
Engine
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Engine Detail — 180 cc / 11.04 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh V40B |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 180 cc
11.04 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.50x2.50 inches
64 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
There is no clutch on the 131.8838, the transmission is directly engaged when shifting. | |
Dimensions
| 1959
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Craftsman 131.8838 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
24" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftmsan |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 24 inches
60 cm |
Photos
Craftsman 131.8838 tractor photo
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8838 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.8838.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.1 PS
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