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MTD 525

MTD 525 tractor
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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.
MTD 525lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmission26 inch mower deck19751982
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)