MTD lawn tractors
MTD 836
The MTD 836 is a garden tractor produced by MTD from 1981 to 1986. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual idler pulley clutch and an optional sleeve hitch. Tires are sized 16.00x6.50 front and 23.00x9.50 rear. Dimensions include a length of 66 inches, steering wheel height of 41 inches, and hood height of 33.5 inches. Attachments available include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, 40" snowblower, and 48" blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power18 hp
Founded44" deck
Model836
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 836
PTO
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
| Operation | independent |
Power
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
|---|
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
| Blade | 48" width, MTD 940, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 40" width, MTD 930, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches cutting width, mid-mount MTD 931, 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 |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1981 | 141-836A (model code) |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 142-836A (model code) |
| 1983 | 143-836A (model code) |
| 1984 | 144-836-000 (model code) |
| 1985 | 145-836-000 (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 |