Craftsman 131.9640 vs Cub Cadet Original
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.9640 and the Cub Cadet Original deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.9640 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
- The Cub Cadet Original has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.9640 | Cub Cadet Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968 | 1960–1963 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 120 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 108 cm |
| Length | 137 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 32" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.9640 or the Cub Cadet Original?
The Craftsman 131.9640 and the Cub Cadet Original deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.9640 or the Cub Cadet Original?
The Craftsman 131.9640 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.9640 or the Cub Cadet Original?
The Cub Cadet Original has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
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