Craftsman 131.9640 vs John Deere 70
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.9640 and the John Deere 70 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The John Deere 70 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1968 for the Craftsman 131.9640.
- The John Deere 70 is heavier: 174 kg versus 120 kg for the Craftsman 131.9640.
- The John Deere 70 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.9640 | John Deere 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968 | 1970–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 120 kg | 174 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 107 cm |
| Length | 137 cm | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 34" |
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