MTD lawn tractors
MTD 585
The MTD 585 is a lawn tractor produced from 1973 to 1974. It features a Bosch 36V electric drive motor and a belt-driven CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It rides on 15x6.00 front tires and 18x6.50 rear tires. The mower deck is a mid-mount MTD 2-blade type with manual lift. The electrical system uses 3 batteries at 12 volts with negative ground. The MTD 585 was also sold as the J.C. Penny model 1806 and the Montgomery Ward model TMO-1448. Original price was $799 in 1974.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 585
Other
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Engine
| Type | electric |
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| Details | 36V drive motor |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 18x6.50 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 3 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Notes | The MTD 585 electric tractor was also sold as the J.C. Penny model 1806 and the Montgomery Ward model TMO-1448. |
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| Years made | 1973 - 1974 |
| Original price | $799 in 1974 |
Attachments
| Mower deck type | mid-mount MTD |
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| Mower deck details | 2-blade with manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven CVT |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Notes | The electric drive motor is connected to a variable-speed pulley and a forward/reverse gear box. |
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
Serial Numbers
| 1973 | 133-585 (model code) |
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| 1974 | 134-585A (model code) |