The Yard-Man 14843 is a garden tractor produced from 1984 to 1986 by Yard-Man, a part of MTD. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It weighs 699 lbs (317 kg) and rides on 16.00x6.50 front tires and 23.00x9.50 rear tires. Optional attachments include a sleeve hitch, 44" mid-mount mower decks (right or rear discharge), a 48" front-mount blade, and a 40" single-stage front-mount snow blower.