Craftsman 536.8145
The Craftsman 536.8145 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 131 cc 8 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 264 lbs 119 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
264 lbs
119 kg
Overview
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built
Riding lawn mower
Western Tool built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Western Tool |
Riding lawn mower | |
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $300 in 1956 | |
Information on this riding mower is limited. A two-cycle engine was used until 1958. Electric start and a new body appeared in 1959. | |
Craftsman 536.8145 Engine | |
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4HP Power Products 131cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Craftsman 536.8145 Transmission | |
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friction disc | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 264 lbs
119 kg |
Front tire | 10-2.50 |
Rear tire | 12-3.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Service - DCraftsman Riding Mowers and Engines (Div. 9 No. 12) published in 1959 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 131 cc / 8 ci Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | Power Products AV-80, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Two-cycle engine. Mowers built for 1958 and later (model codes 536.81453 and higher) are advertised with a four-cycle engine in the catalog. | |
Displacement | 131 cc
8 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.25x2.00 inches
57 x 51 mm |
Power (gross) | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse friction disc
Type | friction disc |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Craftsman 536.8145 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 10-2.50 |
Lawn/turf rear | 12-3.00 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 264 lbs
119 kg |
Attachments
24" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 24 inches
60 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3 inch
3 to 7 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 536.8145.
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 536.8145 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 536.8145.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.1 PS
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