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MTD 485

MTD 485 tractor
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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.
MTD 485lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton 8 hp engineCVT transmissionmid PTOmower deck1972-1981
Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model485

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.

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