MTD lawn tractors
MTD 720
The MTD 720 is a 1980 lawn tractor manufactured by MTD. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and 12 volts. The transmission is a Peerless 813 belt-driven gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch operated by a manual idler pulley. Tires are sized 15x6.00 front and 18x9.50 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck (MTD 959) with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. A similar model is the White LGT-1100.
Power11 hp
Founded38" deck
Model720
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 720
Engine
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Variants
| Similar model | LGT-1100 (similar White model) |
|---|
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1980 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount MTD 959 |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Mower deck | 38" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless 813 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 18x9.50 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |