Ariens lawn tractors FM26 vs Craftsman 131.8430
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 and the Craftsman 131.8430 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8430.
- The Craftsman 131.8430 is heavier: 136 kg versus 113 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
- The Craftsman 131.8430 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors FM26 | Craftsman 131.8430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1966 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 113 kg | 136 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 95 cm | — |
| Length | 132 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 and the Craftsman 131.8430 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM26 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8430.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Craftsman 131.8430 is heavier: 136 kg versus 113 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Craftsman 131.8430 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
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