MTD lawn tractors
MTD 810
The MTD 810 is a garden tractor produced by MTD from 1979 to 1980. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Peerless 1200 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and offers an optional sleeve hitch. It includes an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The MTD 820 variant is compatible with additional PTO-driven and engine-driven tillers.
Power16 hp
Founded44" deck
Model810
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 810
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 401707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| 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
| 810 | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| 820 | 4-speed |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1979 - 1980 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| Notes | The MTD 820 was compatible with the MTD model 746 PTO-driven rear rotary tiller and the model 766 tiller driven by its own 8HP engine. |
|---|---|
| Overview | 44" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
| 48" Blade MTD 940 | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 90 lbs (40 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 44" Mower deck MTD 931 | 44 inches (111 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| 44" Mower deck MTD 935 | 44 inches (111 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| 40" Snow blower MTD 930 | 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 225 lbs (102 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 1200 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1979 | 149-810A (model code) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 140-810A (model code) |
| Location | Serial number decal on the front edge of the rear fender deck, below the seat. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |