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MTD 340

The MTD 340 is a riding lawn mower produced by MTD from 1964 to 1971. It features a 4 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 1-speed gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has a mid PTO with an independent manual clutch. It weighs 188 lbs and rides on 8.25x2.75 front and 10.25x3.25 rear tires. The mower deck is a 24-inch mid-mount MTD type with a single blade. The original price was $200 in 1970.
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Power4 hp
Founded24" deck
Model340

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 340

Engine

Type:1-cylinder gasoline air-cooled vertical-shaft
Manufacturer:Briggs & Stratton
Starter type:manual recoil
Power (gross):4 hp (3.0 kW)

Dimensions

Length:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Weight:188 lbs (85 kg)
Rear tire:10.25x3.25
Front tire:8.25x2.75
Height (steering wheel):29 inches (73 cm)

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Original price:$200 in 1970
Years produced:1964 - 1971

Attachments

Type:mid-mount MTD
Blades:1-blade
Mower deck:24" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:24 inches (60 cm)
Overall width:26.25 inches (66 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:1 forward and reverse
Speed:1-speed gear

Serial Numbers

1964:134-340 (model code)
1965:135-340 (model code)
1966:136-340 (model code)
1967:137-340 (model code)
1968:138-340 (model code)
1969:139-340 (model code)
1970:130-340 (model code)
1971:131-340 (model code)

Drive and Steering

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO