Craftsman 131.9620 vs John Deere 65

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Craftsman 131.9620

Craftsman 131.9620

5 HP · 1968

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John Deere 65

John Deere 65

5 HP · 1978–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.9620 and the John Deere 65 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
  • The John Deere 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1968 for the Craftsman 131.9620.
  • The John Deere 65 is heavier: 122 kg versus 73 kg for the Craftsman 131.9620.
  • The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 24".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.9620John Deere 65
Power5 HP5 HP
Production years19681978–1983
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight73 kg122 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Mower deck24"28"

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