MTD lawn tractors

MTD 390

The MTD 390 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1966 to 1982. It features a 6 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 3-speed gear transmission by Peerless with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 280 lbs (127 kg). It rides on lawn/turf tires sized 10.25-3.50 front and 12.50-4.50 rear. The 25-inch mid-mount mower deck has a single blade and adjustable cut height from 1.25 to 3 inches. Originally priced at $300 in 1967, the MTD 390 is a classic lawn tractor known for its simplicity and durability.
Power6 hp
Founded25" deck
Model390

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 390

Engine
Typegasoline
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Starter typemanual recoil
Power (gross)6 hp (4.5 kW)
Dimensions
Length50 inches (127 cm)
Rear tire12.50-4.50
Front tire10.25-3.50
Shipping weight280 lbs (127 kg)
Height (steering wheel)29 inches (73 cm)
Production
TypeLawn tractor
ManufacturerMTD
Original price300 USD in 1967
Years produced1966 - 1982
Attachments
Typemid-mount MTD
Blades1-blade
Cut height1.25 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
Mower deck25 inches
Overall width27 inches (68 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
BrandPeerless
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Serial Numbers
1966136-390 (model code)
1967137-390 (model code)
1968138-390 (model code)
1969139-390 (model code)
1970130-390 (model code)
1971131-390 (model code)