Craftsman 131.8430 vs Wheel Horse 653
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8430 and the Wheel Horse 653 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.8430 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1963 for the Wheel Horse 653.
- The Wheel Horse 653 is heavier: 172 kg versus 136 kg for the Craftsman 131.8430.
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8430 | Wheel Horse 653 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1963 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 136 kg | 172 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 32" |
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