MTD lawn tractors
MTD 487
The MTD 487 is a 1981 lawn tractor manufactured by MTD. It features a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and 12 volts starter system. The transmission is a Peerless 701 belt-driven gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with independent clutch using a manual idler pulley. Tires are sized 15x6.00 front and 18x8.50 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery.
Power10 hp
Founded38" deck
Model487
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 487
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Engine Detail | Briggs & Stratton |
| Power (gross) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 18x8.50 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50 |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1981 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
References
| Owner's Guide | 131-487A (770-0837) published in 1981 |
|---|---|
| Parts Microfiche | MTD Parts Microfiche (770-1155) published in 1981 |
Attachments
| Mower deck | 38" mid-mount mower deck |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Description | 5-speed gear |
| Transmission | Peerless 701 |
Attachments Details
| Type | mid-mount MTD |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Cutting width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |