Craftsman 131.8136 vs John Deere S82
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8136 and the John Deere S82 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere S82 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 is heavier: 185 kg versus 151 kg for the John Deere S82.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8136 | John Deere S82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974 | 1984–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 185 kg | 151 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 109 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 148 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 30" |