MTD lawn tractors

MTD 498

The MTD 498 is a lawn tractor produced from 1978 to 1982 by MTD. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a Peerless 813 belt-driven gear type with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 502 lbs (227 kg) and rides on 15.00x6.00 front tires and 18.00x8.50 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift.
Power11 hp
Founded38" deck
Model498

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 498

Engine
ModelBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.4375x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement399 cc (24.36 ci)
Power (gross)11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Weight502 lbs (227 kg)
Rear tire18.00x8.50
Front tire15.00x6.00
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Years made1978 - 1982
ManufacturerMTD
Attachments
Mower deck38" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 813
Attachments details
Typemid-mount MTD
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)