MTD lawn tractors
MTD 490
The MTD 490 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1970 to 1971. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-speed belt-driven CVT transmission by Foote. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It uses mid PTO with an independent clutch. Tires are sized 12.50x4.50-6 front and 18.00x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include 34-inch and 38-inch mid-mount mower decks with 2 blades each. The 490 was advertised with a 38-inch deck in 1970 and a 34-inch deck in 1971 and later.
Power8 hp
Founded34/38" deck
Model490
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 490
Power
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | Mid PTO |
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 |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 18.00x6.50-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 12.50x4.50-6 |
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 | 1970 - 1971 |
Attachments
| Notes | In 1970, the MTD 130-490 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- |
| Location | Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses. |