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MTD 860 Twelve Hundred

MTD 860 Twelve Hundred tractor
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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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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. TractorData does not list details of these 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