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MTD 730

MTD 730 tractor
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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.
MTD 730lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton engine11 hp5-speed transmissionmid PTOmower decksnowblowerblade
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