MTD lawn tractors
MTD 824
The MTD 824 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1986 by MTD. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed Peerless 2351 belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and offers a mid PTO with an independent clutch. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Tires are sized 15.00x6.00 front and 22.00x7.50 rear. Dimensions include a length of 66 inches, steering wheel height of 41 inches, and hood height of 33.5 inches. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, 48" front-mount blade, and 40" front-mount snow blower.
Power16 hp
Founded44" deck
Model824
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 824
Tires
| Rear tire | 22.00x7.50 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15.00x6.00 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 401707 |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 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 |
Dimensions
| Length | 66 inches (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
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 | 1981 - 1986 |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | MTD 940, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 40" Snow blower | MTD 930, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount MTD 935, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 44 inches (111 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 2351 |
| Description | 4-speed gear |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1981 | 141-824A (model code) |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 142-824A (model code) |
| 1983 | 143-824A (model code) |
| 1984 | 144-824-000 (model code) |
| 1985 | 145-824-000 (model code) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
| Operation | independent |