Craftsman 131.8570 vs John Deere 112
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8570 and the John Deere 112 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1966 for the John Deere 112.
- The John Deere 112 is heavier: 268 kg versus 228 kg for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The John Deere 112 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8570 | John Deere 112 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1967 | 1966–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 228 kg | 268 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 38" |