Ariens lawn tractors RM728 vs Craftsman 131.96317
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 and the Craftsman 131.96317 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1976 for the Craftsman 131.96317.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 is heavier: 170 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM728 | Craftsman 131.96317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1980 | 1976 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 170 kg | 129 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 26" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM728 or the Craftsman 131.96317?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 and the Craftsman 131.96317 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM728 or the Craftsman 131.96317?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1976 for the Craftsman 131.96317.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM728 or the Craftsman 131.96317?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 is heavier: 170 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM728 or the Craftsman 131.96317?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM728 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
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