MTD lawn tractors

MTD 784

The MTD 784 is a lawn tractor produced from 1981 to 1985 by MTD. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It uses 15.00x6.00 front tires and 22.00x7.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 40" single-stage front-mount snow blower. The PTO is a mid independent type with a manual idler pulley clutch. Variants include the 784 side discharge, 786 rear discharge, and the similar White LGT-1655 model.

Power16 hp

Founded44" deck

Model784

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 784

Power

Clutch	manual idler pulley
PTO type	independent
Power Take-off (PTO)	Mid PTO

Engine

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement	655 cc (40 ci)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

784	side discharge
786	rear discharge
LGT-1655	similar White model

Dimensions

Rear tire	22.00x7.50
Front tire	15.00x6.00

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Years made	1981 - 1985
Manufacturer	MTD

Attachments

48" Blade	MTD 940, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
40" Snow blower	MTD 930, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
44" mid-mount mower deck	mid-mount MTD 935, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 44 inches (111 cm)

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