Allis Chalmers 508 vs Craftsman 131.9695
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Allis Chalmers 508 and the Craftsman 131.9695 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Allis Chalmers 508 is heavier: 194 kg versus 142 kg for the Craftsman 131.9695.
- The Craftsman 131.9695 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 508 | Craftsman 131.9695 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 194 kg | 142 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Shuttle | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 112 cm | — |
| Length | 146 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9695?
The Allis Chalmers 508 and the Craftsman 131.9695 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9695?
The Allis Chalmers 508 is heavier: 194 kg versus 142 kg for the Craftsman 131.9695.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Allis Chalmers 508 or the Craftsman 131.9695?
The Craftsman 131.9695 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".

