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MTD 720

MTD 720 tractor
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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.
MTD 720lawn tractor1980Briggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmissionmower decklawn tractor specs
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