Craftsman 131.96317 vs Cub Cadet Original

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 131.96317

Craftsman 131.96317

7 HP · 1976

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Cub Cadet Original

Cub Cadet Original

7 HP · 1960–1963

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Cub Cadet Original deliver the same power: 7 HP.
  • The Craftsman 131.96317 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
  • The Cub Cadet Original has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.96317Cub Cadet Original
Power7 HP7 HP
Production years19761960–1963
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight129 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase—108 cm
Length142 cm—
Mower deck26"38"

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