Craftsman Lawn Tractor

The Generator type is 11689. Can you help me to obtain the proper voltage regulator??

Lots of trouble free mowing to you.

50 to 100h.p. on a Cadet,huh? (And they say I
drink to much Budweiser!) The Tractor Tales page is one down, Todd. :0) Mike...

: 50 to 100h.p. on a Cadet,huh? (And they say I
: drink to much Budweiser!) The Tractor Tales page is one down, Todd. :0) Mike...

I dont care about your drinking habits, and I dont like an attack on my honesty. You obviosly dont know much about modifying engines.
let me educate you a little. First of all you can take a stock kohler
16 hp single cyl engine that is governed at 3600 rpm. and unhook the governor
and it will turn 5000-6000 rpms. Horsepower is directly related to engine speed.
this alone will nearly double the power. that gives you 30.
now these engines are built to last so they are very low compression and have a very mild cam. When you add compression, put it a hotter cam
bigger carb bigger valves etc. it isnt hard to see that these figures are realistic.
Compare a 16hp kohler which is about 650cc to an average 650cc motorcycle engine.
They are about the same displacement but a bike engine has 3-4 times the horsepower because it turns a lot more rpms an is much more highly tuned. So therefore if you
change the kohler to make it more like the bike engine you will get a lot more power.
There is a national pulling organization that has an annual pull in Ohio. Basically
their main rule is that the engine has to be a single cyl, but otherwise, anything goes.
they run superchargers, nitrous oxide,turbos etc. and i would not even guess how much
horsepower they might have. Just to give you another hard to swallow figure, I have a minneapolis moline "U" that I pull with. It originally put out about 40 pto hp stock,
now it has about 130 pto hp. Anyone that is into tractor pulling can tell you That these figures are true and I can prove it on a pto dynomometer.Look at NTPA super stock class tractors. Im talking about IH 1066s that made about 150 hp stock that now put out an estimated 2000 hp.
If you still dont beleive me maybe you'd better have another Bud.

OOPS!! I meant that their are hundreds of older Cub Cadets still in use around here.

Danny, don,t think no one answered your guestion. If you are looking for somthing to mow about 11/2 acres or less and maybe a short driveway to plow snow with, the sears should be ok, anything less than 1500 would be a good price. If you decide to buy somthing more expenesive buy gravely or toro wheelhorse.

Boys,you're talking about premium tractors. You pay premium prices for those. Cratftsman is a hardware store tractor,and for those in its class,
its pretty darn good! Mike...

if you want one buy new, that way you can get a service agreement. you will need it believe me.

I bought my craftsman new,2 years ago.Its got the 15h.p. Kohler Command engine on it.This little mower has taken everything I've threw at
her.The only things I've replaced so far is blades
and deck belts.Some solinoid trouble too,but thats it.The older sears mowers(EARLY_MID EIGHTIES) had a lot of problems.My ol' M.T.D.
I had to rebuild deck about 3 times in as many years.Mike

I have a 1985 Craftsman with 38" deck and 11 hp briggs. Also have a 1990 JD STX 38. Guess which one is still running? JD of course. Have replaced the battery once and the blades and that is it. Has 400 hours on it and is not using oil yet. Craftsman has been junked out for 2 or 3 years now and had maybe 200 hours at most. Literally everything on it has given out. I'll stick to their hand tools only from now on.

: I have a 1985 Craftsman with 38" deck and 11 hp briggs. Also have a 1990 JD STX 38. Guess which one is still running? JD of course. Have replaced the battery once and the blades and that is it. Has 400 hours on it and is not using oil yet. Craftsman has been junked out for 2 or 3 years now and had maybe 200 hours at most. Literally everything on it has given out. I'll stick to their hand tools only from now on.

Yeah John, but what powers those two mowers? John Deere don't make the engine!
They got a better frame but, engine is Briggs,Kohler,or other! Peerless made drive train for A BUNCH OF THEM.You're paying for green paint,as far as a lawn tractor is concerned. Mike....

You're not really paying for the paint. You might ought to check the deck on the mower before purchasing. After all this is what cuts your grass. The deck of a john deere is by far better than a Craftman. Also the frame is better made. Made to last. You can pay an extra $1000 and get 10 to 15 more years of life out of you lawn tractor. I am not really a john deere fan as far as lawn tractors are concerned, but do know that you are not just paying for paint. I recommend a Simplicity.

: : You're not really paying for the paint. You might ought to check the deck on the mower before purchasing. After all this is what cuts your grass. The deck of a john deere is by far better than a Craftman. Also the frame is better made. Made to last. You can pay an extra $1000 and get 10 to 15 more years of life out of you lawn tractor. I am not really a john deere fan as far as lawn tractors are concerned, but do know that you are not just paying for paint. I recommend a Simplicity.

The JD has a 12.5 hp Kohler with oil filter and overhead valves. Has about 400 hours and not even burning oil. The Craftsman has a running oil burning Briggs. It is the rest of the mower which is completely shot.

: : I have a 1985 Craftsman with 38" deck and 11 hp briggs. Also have a 1990 JD STX 38. Guess which one is still running? JD of course. Have replaced the battery once and the blades and that is it. Has 400 hours on it and is not using oil yet. Craftsman has been junked out for 2 or 3 years now and had maybe 200 hours at most. Literally everything on it has given out. I'll stick to their hand tools only from now on.

: Yeah John, but what powers those two mowers? John Deere don't make the engine!
: They got a better frame but, engine is Briggs,Kohler,or other! Peerless made drive train for A BUNCH OF THEM.You're paying for green paint,as far as a lawn tractor is concerned. Mike....

Another name for Craftsman: Crapsman. Had one, and will be the last. Same for their tools, had pair of locking pliers (otherwise known as Vise Grips) and the teeth on the jaws couldn't take on a small machine screw. Everytime I clamped them on the screw, the teeth flattened out more!!!

I have two acres of pretty rough yard and a 150' drive of snow to plow.

Long and short - for cutting yards - about 3/4 acre or so, it would be okay but beyond that, well. Also, you will wear these out pretty fast as there are plastic and metal bushings where others have bearings and sheet metal where others have castings.

Just beware of what you are buying -this is truly one area where you get what you pay for.

JerryU

: I have two acres of pretty rough yard and a 150' drive of snow to plow.

: Long and short - for cutting yards - about 3/4 acre or so, it would be okay but beyond that, well. Also, you will wear these out pretty fast as there are plastic and metal bushings where others have bearings and sheet metal where others have castings.

: Just beware of what you are buying -this is truly one area where you get what you pay for.

: JerryU

: I have two acres of pretty rough yard and a 150' drive of snow to plow.

: Long and short - for cutting yards - about 3/4 acre or so, it would be okay but beyond that, well. Also, you will wear these out pretty fast as there are plastic and metal bushings where others have bearings and sheet metal where others have castings.

: Just beware of what you are buying -this is truly one area where you get what you pay for.

: JerryU

I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$

: I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$

: I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$

: They may be expensive and they are, have rebuilt a 110 and a 114, both old tractors.
But I was able to rebuild them. Still able to get parts and able to make money on both of them.
Rebuild a 25 year old craftsman, including the engine and try to make money. I will admit I do not do this for a living, just for fun, but I like a hobby that will pay for itself. The wife is happier that way.
FARMBOY

: : I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$

: : They may be expensive and they are, have rebuilt a 110 and a 114, both old tractors.
: But I was able to rebuild them. Still able to get parts and able to make money on both of them.
: Rebuild a 25 year old craftsman, including the engine and try to make money. I will admit I do not do this for a living, just for fun, but I like a hobby that will pay for itself. The wife is happier that way.
: FARMBOY

Yeah, but Farmboy, you just said it. 25 years old!!!! The old tractors said Sears. The newer ones are better.You just got to remember,they are made for "Yard Only" However I've bushhogged with mine about as well as you can with a yard machine. Abused it as far as most would be concerned. Thats why Iam currantly looking for old tractor to work with. Something I can afford, but will still do what I want! Most Sunday home-owners have a yard that these machines will take care of,and don't want to pay J.D. prices!J.D. a premium machine,but when they break down, John Doe bitches about price of parts!!!!! Mike.....

: : : I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$

: : : They may be expensive and they are, have rebuilt a 110 and a 114, both old tractors.
: : But I was able to rebuild them. Still able to get parts and able to make money on both of them.
: : Rebuild a 25 year old craftsman, including the engine and try to make money. I will admit I do not do this for a living, just for fun, but I like a hobby that will pay for itself. The wife is happier that way.
: : FARMBOY

: Yeah, but Farmboy, you just said it. 25 years old!!!! The old tractors said Sears. The newer ones are better.You just got to remember,they are made for "Yard Only" However I've bushhogged with mine about as well as you can with a yard machine. Abused it as far as most would be concerned. Thats why Iam currantly looking for old tractor to work with. Something I can afford, but will still do what I want! Most Sunday home-owners have a yard that these machines will take care of,and don't want to pay J.D. prices!J.D. a premium machine,but when they break down, John Doe bitches about price of parts!!!!! Mike.....
: You are right Mike,I did complain alot when I rebuilt that first JD. And, it is probably just my bad experiences with the Sears that had soured me on them to. My current machine is not even a JD though it is a MF1655. I am located in Northern Utah Mike, you say you are looking for a tractor let me know what you want and price range. I will put out the word here. Lots of little tractors around these parts might be able to help you. Sorry , better ask where you are from. These computers, I forget just how far away you may be.

: : : : I have a cousin who has a J.D.400.Good machine,but when you need parts,J.D. is only place you'll find them and they are$$$$$$$$$$

: : : : They may be expensive and they are, have rebuilt a 110 and a 114, both old tractors.
: : : But I was able to rebuild them. Still able to get parts and able to make money on both of them.
: : : Rebuild a 25 year old craftsman, including the engine and try to make money. I will admit I do not do this for a living, just for fun, but I like a hobby that will pay for itself. The wife is happier that way.
: : : FARMBOY

: : Yeah, but Farmboy, you just said it. 25 years old!!!! The old tractors said Sears. The newer ones are better.You just got to remember,they are made for "Yard Only" However I've bushhogged with mine about as well as you can with a yard machine. Abused it as far as most would be concerned. Thats why Iam currantly looking for old tractor to work with. Something I can afford, but will still do what I want! Most Sunday home-owners have a yard that these machines will take care of,and don't want to pay J.D. prices!J.D. a premium machine,but when they break down, John Doe bitches about price of parts!!!!! Mike.....
: : You are right Mike,I did complain alot when I rebuilt that first JD. And, it is probably just my bad experiences with the Sears that had soured me on them to. My current machine is not even a JD though it is a MF1655. I am located in Northern Utah Mike, you say you are looking for a tractor let me know what you want and price range. I will put out the word here. Lots of little tractors around these parts might be able to help you. Sorry , better ask where you are from. These computers, I forget just how far away you may be.

Hi,Farmboy,Thanks, but I live in Indiana. I've been looking in the sale books,find nothing close, but I'll keep looking! I have a friend who has a subscription to Fastline magazine. Guess I'll have to hit him up for latest issue when he's through with it. Mike.....

i had a craftsman once and that will be my last. mine was junk!

KY, USA.
: : Danny

I go to a lot of auctions in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. a John Deere ,same year (1994) sitting side by side, with comparable features will bring $1500. to $2000, the Craftsman will bring $350. to $400 , know at least 10 people who have had Craftsman , tractors only one was trouble free.. and even that person says "never again" Don Dixon

: I go to a lot of auctions in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. a John Deere ,same year (1994) sitting side by side, with comparable features will bring $1500. to $2000, the Craftsman will bring $350. to $400 , know at least 10 people who have had Craftsman , tractors only one was trouble free.. and even that person says "never again" Don Dixon

well you guys can call me crazy, but I have a 94 crafstsman 4ws lawntractor that i mow 2 pretty rough acers with and i love it. take it for what its worth, it cost me less to maintain than my J.D (yanmar)650!

: : I go to a lot of auctions in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. a John Deere ,same year (1994) sitting side by side, with comparable features will bring $1500. to $2000, the Craftsman will bring $350. to $400 , know at least 10 people who have had Craftsman , tractors only one was trouble free.. and even that person says "never again" Don Dixon

: well you guys can call me crazy, but I have a 94 crafstsman 4ws lawntractor that i mow 2 pretty rough acers with and i love it. take it for what its worth, it cost me less to maintain than my J.D (yanmar)650!

danny, i have the same tractor, and i'm in need of a copy of a parts list and a visual break down of the tractor, it is in the manual, but l misplaced mine.
if you could will you send me those pages if you have them? thanks michael