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MTD 786

MTD 786 tractor
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The MTD 786 is a rear discharge lawn tractor produced from 1981 to 1985 by MTD. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 47 inch wheelbase, weighs 760 lbs, and uses 15.00x6.00 front tires and 22.00x7.50 rear tires. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" snowblower, and a 48" blade. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent, with a manual idler pulley clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
MTD 786lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginehydrostatic transmissionmower decksnowblowerblade16 hp655cc
Power16 hp
Founded44" deck
Model786

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 786

Tires

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

Engine

Fuel:gasoline
Type:16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
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
3Z805:Dayton model

Dimensions

Length:66 inches (167 cm)
Weight:760 lbs (344 kg)
Wheelbase:47 inches (119 cm)
Height (hood):33 inches (83 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):7.5 inches (19 cm)
Clearance (front axle):8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Manufacturer:MTD
Years produced:1981 - 1985

Attachments

Blade:48" MTD 940, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle, 48 inches (121 cm) width
Snowblower:40" MTD 930, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 40 inches (101 cm) width
44" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount MTD 931, 2-blade with manual lift, 44 inches (111 cm) cutting width, belt drive

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual idler pulley
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO