Craftsman 131.8270 vs John Deere 56

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Craftsman 131.8270

Craftsman 131.8270

6 HP · 1966

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John Deere 56

John Deere 56

6 HP · 1970–1974

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.8270 and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
  • The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8270.
  • The John Deere 56 is heavier: 122 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
  • The John Deere 56 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.8270John Deere 56
Power6 HP6 HP
Production years19661970–1974
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight102 kg122 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 12 / 1
Mower deck26"28"

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