Craftsman 131.96317 vs Wheel Horse 704
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Wheel Horse 704 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.96317 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 704.
- The Wheel Horse 704 is heavier: 181 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
- The Wheel Horse 704 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.96317 | Wheel Horse 704 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1976 | 1964 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 129 kg | 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Craftsman 131.96317 and the Wheel Horse 704 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Craftsman 131.96317 is the more recent model: production started in 1976, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 704.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Wheel Horse 704 is heavier: 181 kg versus 129 kg for the Craftsman 131.96317.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.96317 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Wheel Horse 704 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
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