Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman C459-60416

The Craftsman C459-60416 is a lawn tractor built by MTD and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) from 1985 to 1988. It features a 16 hp (11.9 kW) Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 7-speed belt-driven CVT transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Tires are sized 15x6.00 front and 18x9.5 rear. Attachments include a 111 cm (44 inch) mid-mount mower deck and a snowblower. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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ModelC459-60416

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman C459-60416

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 402707
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts12
Variants
MTD model code135-714-5999
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
Years1985 - 1988
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMTD
Original priceCAD 2,849 (1985), CAD 3,149 (1986), CAD 3,299 (1988)
References
Reference codeC459-60416 (OGRM-1686)
Attachments
Mower deck111 cm mid-mount mower deck
Snowblowersnowblower
44" Mower deck detailsmid-mount Craftsman, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 44 inches (111 cm)
36" Snow blower detailsCraftsman, 36 inches width (91 cm), mid-mount
Transmission
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gears7 forward and reverse
Clutchidler pulley
DescriptionVariable-speed pulley transmission with seven notched indents on the control lever.
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x9.5
Front tire15x6.00