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

Craftsman 536.8145 tractor photo
1956 - 1960 Riding lawn mowerWestern Tool built Riding lawn mower Western Tool built
Production
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
4HP Power Products 131cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Craftsman 536.8145 Transmission
friction disc
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
264 lbs 119 kg
Front tire
10-2.50
Rear tire
12-3.00
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
536.8145 references literature
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
536.8145  friction disc speeds

Dimensions

Craftsman 536.8145 Tires
Lawn/turf front
10-2.50
Lawn/turf rear
12-3.00
Dimensions
Shipping weight
264 lbs 119 kg

Attachments

24" Mower deck
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 536.8145 tractor photo

Craftsman 536.8145 tractor photo

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