Bolens 1000 vs Craftsman 131.8570
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1000 and the Craftsman 131.8570 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1965 for the Bolens 1000.
- The Bolens 1000 is heavier: 301 kg versus 228 kg for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Bolens 1000 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1000 | Craftsman 131.8570 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1965 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 301 kg | 228 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | — |
| Length | 160 cm | 147 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1000 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Bolens 1000 and the Craftsman 131.8570 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1000 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Craftsman 131.8570 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1965 for the Bolens 1000.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1000 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Bolens 1000 is heavier: 301 kg versus 228 kg for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1000 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Bolens 1000 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".