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 rated power output is 4 hp 3.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 264 lbs 119 kg.
Engine Power
4 hp
3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
264 lbs
119 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 536.8145 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
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built |
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1956 - 1960 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built | |
1956 - 1960 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built |
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
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built |
|---|---|
1956 - 1960 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built | |
1956 - 1960 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built |
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
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built |
|---|---|
1956 - 1960 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built | |
1956 - 1960 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse friction disc
Type | friction disc |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built |
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1956 - 1960 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built | |
1956 - 1960 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built |
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
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built |
|---|---|
1956 - 1960 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built | |
1956 - 1960 | |
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Riding lawn mower | |
Western Tool built |
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 |
Photos
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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