Allis Chalmers 508 vs Craftsman 131.9637
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Allis Chalmers 508 and the Craftsman 131.9637 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.9637 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1974 for the Allis Chalmers 508.
- The Allis Chalmers 508 is heavier: 194 kg versus 183 kg for the Craftsman 131.9637.
- The Craftsman 131.9637 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 508 | Craftsman 131.9637 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 1976 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 194 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Shuttle | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 112 cm | — |
| Length | 146 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9637?
The Allis Chalmers 508 and the Craftsman 131.9637 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9637?
The Craftsman 131.9637 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1974 for the Allis Chalmers 508.
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9637?
The Allis Chalmers 508 is heavier: 194 kg versus 183 kg for the Craftsman 131.9637.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9637?
The Craftsman 131.9637 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".