MTD lawn tractors
MTD 470
The MTD 470 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1969 to 1974. It features a 7 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine available in two displacements (275cc and 318cc), with electric start and 12-volt starter system. The tractor offers either a 3-speed or 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission, with two-wheel drive and manual steering. It includes mechanical band brakes and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. The tractor weighs 452 lbs (205 kg) and rides on 12.5x4.50-6 front tires and 16.00x6.50 rear tires. Attachments include 30" and 34" mid-mount mower decks, a 36" front-mount blade, and a 34" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
Power7 hp
Founded30/34" deck
Model470
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 470
Engine
| Starter 1 | electric |
|---|---|
| Starter 2 | electric |
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm) |
| 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, 7HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Engine Detail 1 | Briggs & Stratton 170701, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Engine Detail 2 | Briggs & Stratton 190000, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Power (gross) 1 | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Power (gross) 2 | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Starter volts 1 | 12 |
| Starter volts 2 | 12 |
Dimensions
| Weight | 452 lbs (205 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 16.00x6.50 |
| Front tire | 12.5x4.50-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1969 - 1974 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| 36" Blade | MTD 464, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), 55 lbs (24 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 34" Snow blower | MTD 468, 34 inches width (86 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 178 lbs (80 kg) |
| 30" mid-mount mower deck | 30 inches (76 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.625 inch (3 to 9 cm) |
| 34" mid-mount mower deck | 34 inches (86 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type 1 | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Type 2 | belt-driven gear |
| Gears 1 | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears 2 | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Notes 1 | Original transmission, used through 1971. |
| Notes 2 | The four-speed transmission was used beginning in 1972. |
| Transmission 1 | Peerless 351 |
| Transmission 2 | Peerless 501 |
| Transmission options | 3-speed gear, 4-speed gear |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
| PTO independent | independent |