MTD lawn tractors

MTD 918

The MTD 918 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1980 as part of the 900 Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 4-speed belt-driven variator transmission by Peerless. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a weight of 850 lbs (385 kg) and lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50 front and 23x8.50 rear. Optional rear hitch and independent mid PTO with manual clutch are included. Attachments available include 42" and 50" mid-mount mower decks, a 54" front-mount blade, and a 45" two-stage front-mount snow blower.

Power16 hp

Founded42/50" deck

Model918

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 918

Power

Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 326000
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
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	850 lbs (385 kg)
Rear tire	23x8.50
Front tire	16x6.50

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	45
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 produced	1977 - 1980

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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