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MTD 470

MTD 470 tractor
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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.
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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