Craftsman 131.8270 vs Wheel Horse L-157
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8270 and the Wheel Horse L-157 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Wheel Horse L-157 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8270.
- The Wheel Horse L-157 is heavier: 186 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
- The Wheel Horse L-157 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8270 | Wheel Horse L-157 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 102 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 140 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
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