Craftsman 131.96317 vs Simplicity 700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.96317 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
- The Simplicity 700 is heavier: 240 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
- The Simplicity 700 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.96317 | Simplicity 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1976 | 1959–1960 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 129 kg | 240 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Simplicity 700?
The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Simplicity 700?
The Craftsman 131.96317 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Simplicity 700?
The Simplicity 700 is heavier: 240 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Simplicity 700?
The Simplicity 700 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
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