Craftsman 131.8430 vs John Deere 66
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8430 and the John Deere 66 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The John Deere 66 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8430.
- The John Deere 66 is heavier: 138 kg versus 136 kg for the Craftsman 131.8430.
- The Craftsman 131.8430 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8430 | John Deere 66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1975–1977 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 136 kg | 138 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Length | — | 148 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 30" |
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