Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model CMXGRAM201305 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
Discontinued. Craftsman no longer lists the 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower; its page came down around October 2026. These specs stay here because the model still turns up used, and the figures below are the last ones Craftsman published. Any price shown is that last list price, not a current one.
Craftsman doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Craftsman product page is the place to start.
The Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 46-inch deck and a 540cc engine making 18.5 hp.
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 33 ci (540 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 46 in (1168 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2 |
| Max Cut Height | 3.7 in (95 mm) |
| Cut Positions | 5 |
Productivity & acreage
46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
Acres/hour can't be computed for this model — deck width or ground speed is not specified by manufacturer.
| Deck width | 46 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine displacement | 540 cc |
| Engine power | 18.5 hp |
| Cut-height range | not specified by manufacturer – 95 mm |
Craftsman doesn’t publish 14 of these for the 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower: transmission, drive type, ground speed, fuel capacity, weight, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — craftsman.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Craftsman’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 52 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.402 hp/in
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Craftsman doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower questions
What size deck is on the Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower has a 46-inch (1168 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades.
What engine is in the Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower is powered by a Briggs & Stratton, 540 cc, 18.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower cost?
Craftsman doesn't publish a list price for the Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Craftsman 46-in 18.5 HP Automatic Gas Riding Lawn Mower built for?
Prosumer-duty riding mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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