Craftsman 131.9636 vs MTD lawn tractors 430

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 131.9636

Craftsman 131.9636

8 HP · 1975–1976

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MTD lawn tractors 430

MTD lawn tractors 430

8 HP · 1973–1977

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.9636 and the MTD lawn tractors 430 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The Craftsman 131.9636 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1973 for the MTD lawn tractors 430.
  • The Craftsman 131.9636 is heavier: 183 kg versus 157 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 430.
  • The Craftsman 131.9636 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.9636MTD lawn tractors 430
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1975–19761973–1977
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight183 kg157 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1—
Length152 cm—
Mower deck36"30"

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