MTD lawn tractors

MTD 485

The MTD 485 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1972 to 1981. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 1-speed belt-driven CVT transmission by Foote, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a mid PTO with an independent manual clutch and comes equipped with a 34" mid-mount mower deck. Tires are sized 12.50x4.50-6 front and 16.00x6.50-8 rear. Serial numbers are located on the rear fender under the seat.

Power8 hp

Founded34" deck

Model485

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 485

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 190000
Power	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter volts	12

Variants

480	manual start
485	electric start

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Manufacturer	MTD
Years produced	1972 - 1981

Attachments

Type	mid-mount MTD
Blades	2-blade
Mower deck	34" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width	34 inches (86 cm)

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

1971	131-485 (model code)
1972	132-485 (model code)
1973	133-485 (model code)
1974	134-485A (model code)
1975	135-485A (model code)
1976	136-485A (model code)
1977	137-485A (model code)
1978	138-485A (model code)
1979	139-485A (model code)
1980	130-485A (model code)
1981	131-485A (model code)
Location	Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat.