Craftsman 131.96251
The Craftsman 131.96251 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 197 cc 12.02 ci engine. The rated power output is 5 hp 3.7 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 290 lbs 131 kg.
Engine Power
5 hp
3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
290 lbs
131 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.96251 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
 | 1973
Riding lawn mowerRoper built |
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1973 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
1973 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Production | |
|---|---|
Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $255 in 1973 | |
Craftsman 131.96251 Engine | |
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5HP Tecumseh 197cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Craftsman 131.96251 Transmission | |
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1-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 290 lbs
131 kg |
Front tire | 10.0x2.75 |
Rear tire | 12.5x4.10 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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 | |
Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1973, by Sears | |
Spring through Summer 1973 published by Sears* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
| 1973
Riding lawn mowerRoper built |
|---|---|
1973 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
1973 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Engine Detail — 197 cc / 12.02 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh V50 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 197 cc
12.02 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.25 inches
67 x 57 mm |
Power | 5 hp
3.7 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
| 1973
Riding lawn mowerRoper built |
|---|---|
1973 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
1973 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
| 1973
Riding lawn mowerRoper built |
|---|---|
1973 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
1973 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
Craftsman 131.96251 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 10.0x2.75 |
Lawn/turf rear | 12.5x4.10 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 52.5 inches
133 cm |
Height | 37 inches
93 cm |
Shipping weight | 290 lbs
131 kg |
Attachments
| 1973
Riding lawn mowerRoper built |
|---|---|
1973 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built | |
1973 | |
|---|---|
Riding lawn mower | |
Roper built |
26" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Overall width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3 inch
3 to 7 cm |
Cut positions | 3 |
Photos
Sears Craftsman 131.96251 riding mower.
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.96251 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 131.96251.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)5.1 PS
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