MTD lawn tractors
MTD 525
The MTD 525 is a rear-discharge mower lawn tractor produced from 1975 to 1982 by MTD. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft. The tractor has a Peerless 714 belt-driven transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 345 lbs (156 kg) and rides on 11.00x4.00 front tires and 14.50x4.50 rear tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with negative ground and a trickle charger for the 525 model or generator for the 526 variant. The 525 model has an optional electric start. Attachments include a 26" mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift.
Power8 hp
Founded26" deck
Model525
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 525
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 520 | recoil start |
|---|---|
| 525 | electric start |
| 526 | electric with generator |
Dimensions
| Weight | 345 lbs (156 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 14.50x4.50 |
| Front tire | 11.00x4.00 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | trickle charger (525), generator (526) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Rear-discharge mower |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1975 - 1982 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| Mower deck | 26" mid-mount mower deck |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless 714 |
Serial Numbers
| 1975 | 135-520A (recoil model code) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 136-520A (recoil model code) |
| 1976 electric | 136-525A (electric model code) |
Attachments details
| Type | mid-mount MTD |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1-blade with manual lift |
| Cutting width | 26 inches (66 cm) |