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MTD 998

MTD 998 tractor
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The MTD 998 is a garden tractor from the 900 Series produced by MTD from 1993 to 1995. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 569cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission by Eaton with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and offers an optional rear hitch. It includes an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch and runs on a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. Attachments include a 50-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and hydraulic lift.
MTD 998garden tractor900 seriesBriggs & Stratton enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractormower deck
Power18 hp
Founded50" deck
Model998

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for MTD 998

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 350447
Power:18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.83x2.75 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Displacement:569 cc (34.75 ci)
Starter volts:12

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
Years made:1993 - 1995

Attachments

Type:mid-mount MTD
Blades:3-blade with hydraulic lift
Mower deck:50" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:50 inches (127 cm)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Manufacturer:Eaton

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent