MTD lawn tractors
MTD 445
The MTD 445 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1977 by MTD. It features an 8 hp 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, a Peerless 522 belt-driven 4-speed transmission with reverse, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower includes a 34-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. It rides on 15x6 rear tires and uses a 12-volt negative ground electrical system. The original price was $550 in 1974. A related variant is the MTD 440 which has a recoil start.
Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model445
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 445
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric start |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 440 | recoil start |
|---|---|
| 445 | electric start |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Original price | $550 in 1974 |
| Years produced | 1973 - 1977 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount MTD |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Mower deck | 34" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 522 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 15x6 |
|---|
Related Models
MTD 440Model440