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MTD 495

MTD 495 tractor
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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.
MTD 495lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmission8 hp38 inch mower deck1971-1979
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