MTD lawn tractors
MTD 730
The MTD 730 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD from 1981 to 1982. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission (Peerless 801) with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It uses mid PTO with an independent clutch and manual idler pulley. Tires are sized 15.00x6.00 front and 20.00x10.00 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" snowblower, and a 48" blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power11 hp
Founded38" deck
Model730
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 730
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton |
| Starter | electric |
| 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 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1981 - 1982 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
References
| Accessories | Lawn & Garden Tractor Accessories published in 1984, by MTD |
|---|---|
| Owner's Guide | 131-050A and 131-730A (770-0870) published in 1981 |
| Service Manual | Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 |
| Parts Microfiche 1 | MTD Parts Microfiche (770-1155) published in 1981 |
| Parts Microfiche 2 | MTD Parts Microfiche (770-2200) published in 1982 |
| Lawn & Garden Tractors | published in 1981, by MTD |
Attachments
| Blade | 48" Blade MTD 940, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 40" Snow blower MTD 930, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount MTD 765, 2-blade with manual lift, 38 inches (96 cm) cutting width |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 801 |
Drive and brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 20.00x10.00 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15.00x6.00 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |