Craftsman 131.8136 vs Cub Cadet 85
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8136 and the Cub Cadet 85 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 85 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 is heavier: 185 kg versus 167 kg for the Cub Cadet 85.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8136 | Cub Cadet 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974 | 1975–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 185 kg | 167 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 88 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 32" |