MTD lawn tractors
MTD 380
The MTD 380 is a lawn tractor produced from 1972 to 1981 by MTD. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The transmission is a 1-speed belt-driven gear with 1 forward and reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor uses a mid PTO with an independent clutch operated by a manual idler pulley. Tires are 10.25x3.25 front and 13x5.0 rear. The tractor weighs 302 lbs (136 kg). Attachments include a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with 5 cut positions and manual lift.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model380
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 380
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.5625x2.4375 inches (65 x 62 mm) |
| Displacement | 206 cc (12.57 ci) |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 130000 |
| Power (gross) | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Weight | 302 lbs (136 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 13x5.0 |
| Front tire | 10.25x3.25 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Variants | 380 recoil start, 385 electric start |
| Years made | 1972 - 1981 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| Mower deck | 26" mid-mount mower deck |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | MTD |
| Transmission part numbers | 717-0222 used through 1978, 717-0223 used from 1979 to 1981 |
Serial Numbers
| 1972 | 132-380 (model code) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 133-380 (model code) |
| 1974 | 134-380A (model code) |
| 1975 | 135-380A (model code) |
| 1976 | 136-380A (model code) |
| 1977 | 137-380A (model code) |
| 1978 | 138-380A (model code) |
| 1979 | 139-380A (model code) |
| 1980 | 130-380A (model code) |
| 1981 | 131-380A (model code) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |