Bolens 220 vs Craftsman 131.8270
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 220 and the Craftsman 131.8270 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.8270 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1958 for the Bolens 220.
- The Bolens 220 is heavier: 208 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
- The Bolens 220 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 220 | Craftsman 131.8270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1958 | 1966 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 208 kg | 102 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 105 cm | — |
| Length | 156 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 36" | 26" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 220 or the Craftsman 131.8270?
The Bolens 220 and the Craftsman 131.8270 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 220 or the Craftsman 131.8270?
The Craftsman 131.8270 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1958 for the Bolens 220.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 220 or the Craftsman 131.8270?
The Bolens 220 is heavier: 208 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 220 or the Craftsman 131.8270?
The Bolens 220 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 26".
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