MTD lawn tractors
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.
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 |