MTD lawn tractors
MTD 834
The MTD 834 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1986 by MTD. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed 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 optional sleeve hitch. It includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch. Dimensions include a length of 66 inches, height of 41 inches at the steering wheel, and 33.5 inches at the hood. Tires are 16.00x6.50 front and 23.00x9.50 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, 48" front-mount blade, and 40" front-mount snow blower.
Power18 hp
Founded44" deck
Model834
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 834
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 422437 |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.66 inches (87 x 68 mm) |
| Displacement | 693 cc (42.33 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
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 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1981 | 141-834A (model code) |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 142-8364 (model code) |
| 1983 | 143-834A (model code) |
| 1984 | 144-834-000 (model code) |
| 1985 | 145-834-000 (model code) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 66 inches (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 23.00x9.50 |
| Front tire | 16.00x6.50 |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
| Location | Mid PTO |