Bolens LT-8 vs Craftsman 131.9636
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens LT-8 and the Craftsman 131.9636 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens LT-8 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the Craftsman 131.9636.
- The Bolens LT-8 is heavier: 199 kg versus 183 kg for the Craftsman 131.9636.
- The Craftsman 131.9636 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens LT-8 | Craftsman 131.9636 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1981 | 1975–1976 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 199 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | — |
| Length | 143 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens LT-8 or the Craftsman 131.9636?
The Bolens LT-8 and the Craftsman 131.9636 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens LT-8 or the Craftsman 131.9636?
The Bolens LT-8 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the Craftsman 131.9636.
Which is heavier, the Bolens LT-8 or the Craftsman 131.9636?
The Bolens LT-8 is heavier: 199 kg versus 183 kg for the Craftsman 131.9636.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens LT-8 or the Craftsman 131.9636?
The Craftsman 131.9636 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
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