MTD lawn tractors

MTD 786

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.

Power16 hp

Founded44" deck

Model786

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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