Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 vs Craftsman 131.96317
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 and the Craftsman 131.96317 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.96317 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1968 for the Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7.
- The Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 is heavier: 168 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 | Craftsman 131.96317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1972 | 1976 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 168 kg | 129 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | — |
| Length | 167 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 26" |
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