Craftsman 131.8136 vs John Deere 208
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8136 and the John Deere 208 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 208 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The John Deere 208 is heavier: 305 kg versus 185 kg for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The John Deere 208 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8136 | John Deere 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974 | 1977–1978 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 185 kg | 305 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 38" |
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