MTD lawn tractors

MTD 796

The MTD 796 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1978 to 1982 by MTD. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 1-speed belt-driven gear transmission with forward and reverse, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and disc brakes. The mower has an open operator station and weighs 345 lbs (156 kg). It rides on 11.00x4.00 front tires and 14.50x4.50 rear tires. The mower deck is a 30" mid-mount type with a single blade and manual lift, offering 5 cut positions.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model796

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 796

Engine
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight345 lbs (156 kg)
Rear tire14.50x4.50
Front tire11.00x4.00
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Years made1978 - 1982
ManufacturerMTD
Attachments
Mower deck30" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse
Attachments details
Typemid-mount MTD
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Cut positions5
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)