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MTD 498

MTD 498 tractor
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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.
MTD 498lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmission38 inch mower deck19781979198019811982
Power11 hp
Founded38" deck
Model498

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 498

Engine

Model:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement:399 cc (24.36 ci)
Power (gross):11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Chassis

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Weight:502 lbs (227 kg)
Rear tire:18.00x8.50
Front tire:15.00x6.00

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Years made:1978 - 1982
Manufacturer:MTD

Attachments

Mower deck:38" mid-mount mower deck

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 813

Attachments details

Type:mid-mount MTD
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width:38 inches (96 cm)