Ariens lawn tractors FM28 vs Craftsman 131.8136
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 and the Craftsman 131.8136 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors FM28 | Craftsman 131.8136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 185 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 and the Craftsman 131.8136 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Ariens lawn tractors FM28 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
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