MTD lawn tractors
MTD 860 Twelve Hundred
The MTD 860 Twelve Hundred is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1978 by MTD in Strongsville, Ohio, USA. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-speed belt-driven Peerless transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 44.5 inch wheelbase, 63 inch length, and a shipping weight of 750 lbs. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, 46" front-mount blade, and 36" front-mount snow blower.
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Model860 Twelve Hundred
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 860 Twelve Hundred
Power
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | Mid PTO |
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 250000 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.438x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 399 cc (24.36 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 35 inches (88 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Rear tread | 35 to 41 inches (88 to 104 cm) |
| Front tread | 31 inches (78 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 750 lbs (340 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches (100 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Strongsville, Ohio, USA |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Years produced | 1968 - 1978 |
References
| Publication | The Action Line for '68 published in 1968, by MTD |
|---|---|
| Owner's Guide | 141-760 - 141-860 - 141-960 (770-2902) published in 1971 |
| Parts Microfiche | MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974 |
Attachments
| Other | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck type | mid-mount MTD |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 3-blade with manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Brand | Peerless |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speeds | 4-speed gear |
Steering and Drive
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |