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MTD 480

MTD 480 tractor
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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.
MTD 480lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton engineCVT transmissionmower deck8 hp1970-1976
Power8 hp
Founded34/38" deck
Model480

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.

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:16.00x6.50-8
Front tire:12.50x4.50-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO