Craftsman 131.9636 vs Murray lawn tractors 30540

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 131.9636

Craftsman 131.9636

8 HP · 1975–1976

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Murray lawn tractors 30540

Murray lawn tractors 30540

8 HP · 1990

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.9636 and the Murray lawn tractors 30540 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The Murray lawn tractors 30540 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1975 for the Craftsman 131.9636.
  • The Craftsman 131.9636 is heavier: 183 kg versus 146 kg for the Murray lawn tractors 30540.
  • The Craftsman 131.9636 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.9636Murray lawn tractors 30540
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1975–19761990
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight183 kg146 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 15 / 1
Length152 cm
Mower deck36"30"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.9636 or the Murray lawn tractors 30540?

The Craftsman 131.9636 and the Murray lawn tractors 30540 deliver the same power: 8 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.9636 or the Murray lawn tractors 30540?

The Murray lawn tractors 30540 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1975 for the Craftsman 131.9636.

Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.9636 or the Murray lawn tractors 30540?

The Craftsman 131.9636 is heavier: 183 kg versus 146 kg for the Murray lawn tractors 30540.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.9636 or the Murray lawn tractors 30540?

The Craftsman 131.9636 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".

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