MTD lawn tractors
MTD 826
The MTD 826 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 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. It includes a mid PTO with independent clutch and manual idler pulley. Tires are sized 15.00x6.00 front and 22.00x7.50 rear. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" snow blower, and a 48" blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power16 hp
Founded44" deck
Model826
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 826
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 401707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 22.00x7.50 |
| Front tire | 15.00x6.00 |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22.00x7.50 |
| Lawn/turf front | 15.00x6.00 |
| 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
| Blade | 48" Blade MTD 940, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 40" Snow blower MTD 930, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| Attachment overview | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44" mid-mount mower deck |
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 | 141-826A (model code) |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 142-826A (model code) |
| 1983 | 143-826A (model code) |
| 1984 | 144-826-000 (model code) |
| 1985 | 145-826-000 (model code) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |