MTD lawn tractors
MTD 495
The MTD 495 is a lawn tractor produced from 1971 to 1979 by MTD. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a Peerless 654 belt-driven gear type with 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Tires are 15x6.00 front and 18x8.50 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded38" deck
Model495
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 495
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Engine Detail | Briggs & Stratton |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| 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
| Manufacturer | MTD |
|---|---|
| Original price | $600 (1971 ) $635 (1972 ) $695 (1975 ) |
Attachments
| 38" Mower deck | Type: mid-mount MTD, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless 654 |
Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 131-495 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 132-495 |
| 1973 | 133-495A |
| 1974 | 134-495A |
| 1975 | 135-495A |
| 1976 | 136-495A |
| 1978 | 137-495A, 138-495A |
| 1979 | 139-495A |