Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 vs Craftsman 502.8130
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 and the Craftsman 502.8130 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Craftsman 502.8130 is the more recent model: production started in 1972, versus 1971 for the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8.
- The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 is heavier: 215 kg versus 142 kg for the Craftsman 502.8130.
- The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 | Craftsman 502.8130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1974 | 1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 215 kg | 142 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 104 cm | — |
| Length | 147 cm | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 or the Craftsman 502.8130?
The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 and the Craftsman 502.8130 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 or the Craftsman 502.8130?
The Craftsman 502.8130 is the more recent model: production started in 1972, versus 1971 for the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8.
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 or the Craftsman 502.8130?
The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 is heavier: 215 kg versus 142 kg for the Craftsman 502.8130.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 or the Craftsman 502.8130?
The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".