MTD lawn tractors
MTD 812
The MTD 812 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1989 by MTD. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 2.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a Peerless 2351 belt-driven transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Tires are sized 16.00x6.50 front and 23.00x9.50 rear. The tractor includes a mid PTO independent power take-off with a manual idler pulley clutch. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include a 46" mid-mount mower deck, 48" front-mount blade, and 40" front-mount snow blower.
Power18 hp
Founded46" deck
Model812
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 812
Power
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| Power Take-off (PTO) | Mid PTO independent |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Displacement | 693 cc (42.33 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 23.00x9.50 |
|---|---|
| Front axle | Keyed shaft |
| Front tire | 16.00x6.50 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 35 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1987 - 1989 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle, MTD 940 |
|---|---|
| 40" Snow blower | 40 inches width (101 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, MTD 930 |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm), mid-mount MTD 806, 3-blade with manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 2351 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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