Craftsman 131.8136 vs Cub Cadet 87
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8136 and the Cub Cadet 87 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 87 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8136 | Cub Cadet 87 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974 | 1982–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 185 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 36" | 28" |
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