MTD lawn tractors

MTD 480

The MTD 480 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1970 to 1976. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor uses a Foote belt-driven CVT transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO, independent with a manual clutch. Tires are sized 12.50x4.50-6 front and 16.00x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include 34" and 38" mid-mount mower decks, with the 38" deck advertised in 1970 and the 34" deck in later years.

Power8 hp

Founded34/38" deck

Model480

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 480

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 190000
Power	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Variants

480	manual start
485	electric start

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Manufacturer	MTD
Years produced	1970 - 1976

Attachments

Notes	In 1970, the MTD 130-480 was advertised with a 38-inch deck. In 1971 and later it was advertised as a 34-inch deck.
34" mid-mount mower deck	34 inches (86 cm), 2-blade
38" mid-mount mower deck	38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade

Transmission

Type	belt-driven CVT
Gears	1 forward and reverse
Description	Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.
Manufacturer	Foote

Serial Numbers

1970	-unknown-
1971	-unknown-
1972	-unknown-
1973	-unknown-
1974	-unknown-
1975	-unknown-
1976	-unknown-
Location	Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.