Craftsman 131.8570 vs MTD lawn tractors 497

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 131.8570

Craftsman 131.8570

10 HP · 1967

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MTD lawn tractors 497

MTD lawn tractors 497

10 HP · 1974–1980

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.8570 and the MTD lawn tractors 497 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 497 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
  • The Craftsman 131.8570 is heavier: 228 kg versus 227 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 497.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 497 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.8570MTD lawn tractors 497
Power10 HP10 HP
Production years19671974–1980
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight228 kg227 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Length147 cm—
Mower deck36"38"

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