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MTD 487

MTD 487 tractor
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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.
MTD 487lawn tractor1981Briggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmission10 hp5-speedmower deck38 inchtwo-wheel drive
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