MTD lawn tractors

MTD 916

The MTD 916 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1979 as part of the 900 Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed gear transmission by Peerless, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and offers an independent mid PTO with manual clutch. It weighs 820 lbs and rides on 16x6.50 front and 23x8.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Optional rear hitch and various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade are available.

Power16 hp

Founded42/50" deck

Model916

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 916

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 326000
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement	531 cc (32.4 ci)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

916	gear
918	variator

Dimensions

Weight	820 lbs (371 kg)
Rear tire	23x8.50
Front tire	16x6.50

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	900 Series
Built in	Strongsville, Ohio, USA
Years made	1977 - 1979

Attachments

54" Blade	MTD 954, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
45" Snow blower	MTD 955, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 281 lbs (127 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	MTD 957, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
50" mid-mount mower deck	MTD 958, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge

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