Craftsman 123.8837 vs Gilson lawn tractors 981
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 123.8837 and the Gilson lawn tractors 981 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
- The Gilson lawn tractors 981 is the more recent model: production started in 1964, versus 1959 for the Craftsman 123.8837.
- The Craftsman 123.8837 is heavier: 113 kg versus 112 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 981.
- The Craftsman 123.8837 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 123.8837 | Gilson lawn tractors 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1959 | 1964 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 113 kg | 112 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 2 | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 25" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Gilson lawn tractors 981?
The Craftsman 123.8837 and the Gilson lawn tractors 981 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Gilson lawn tractors 981?
The Gilson lawn tractors 981 is the more recent model: production started in 1964, versus 1959 for the Craftsman 123.8837.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Gilson lawn tractors 981?
The Craftsman 123.8837 is heavier: 113 kg versus 112 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 981.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Gilson lawn tractors 981?
The Craftsman 123.8837 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".
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