Craftsman 131.9695 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.9695 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.9695.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 142 kg for the Craftsman 131.9695.
- The Craftsman 131.9695 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.9695 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 142 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 30" |
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