MTD lawn tractors
MTD 460
The MTD 460 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1968 to 1974. It features 7 or 8 horsepower Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder gasoline engines, multiple transmission options including 3-speed, 4-speed, and 5-speed CVT, and a mid PTO with manual clutch. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It weighs 318 lbs and rides on 15x6-6 front and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck and a 36-inch front-mount blade.
Power7 hp
Founded30" deck
Model460
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 460
Engine
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm) |
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| Bore/Stroke 2 | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement 1 | 275 cc (16.79 ci) |
| Displacement 2 | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Engine options | 7HP Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Starter type 1 | manual recoil |
| Starter type 2 | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) 1 | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Power (gross) 2 | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Engine details 1 | Briggs & Stratton 170702, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Engine details 2 | Briggs & Stratton 190000, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Dimensions
| Length | 54 inches (137 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 318 lbs (144 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 29 inches (73 cm) |
Production
| Category | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1968 - 1974 |
| Original price | $365 in 1968 |
Attachments
| Blade | 36" Blade, MTD, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| 30" mid-mount mower deck | Type: mid-mount MTD, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 30 inches (76 cm) |
Transmission
| Note 2 | The four-speed transmission was used in 1972 only. |
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| Note 3 | The variable-speed transmission was used beginning in 1973. The number of speeds depended on how many detent notches there were for the speed-limit lever. |
| Type 1 | belt-driven gear |
| Type 2 | belt-driven gear |
| Gears 1 | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears 2 | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears 3 | 5 forward and reverse |
| Transmission 1 | Peerless 351 |
| Transmission 2 | Peerless 501 |
| Transmission 3 | belt-driven CVT |
| Transmission options | 3-speed gear, 4-speed gear, 5-speed CVT |
Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |