Craftsman 131.8430 vs Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8430 and the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.8430 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1963 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 is heavier: 174 kg versus 136 kg for the Craftsman 131.8430.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8430 | Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1963–1964 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 136 kg | 174 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 cm |
| Length | — | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.8430 or the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6?
The Craftsman 131.8430 and the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.8430 or the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6?
The Craftsman 131.8430 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1963 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.8430 or the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 is heavier: 174 kg versus 136 kg for the Craftsman 131.8430.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.8430 or the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 6 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
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