Compare/MTD 330 vs MTD 380

MTD 330 vs MTD 380

Verdict: MTD 330 vs MTD 380

The MTD 330 and the MTD 380 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 380 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. MTD 330 is the lighter machine (73 kg vs 136 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 380 is the newer design (1972 vs 1964). In short: choose the MTD 380 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 330 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

4 hp

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Transmission part number 717-0222 used through 1978. Number 717-0223 used from 1979 to 1981.Reference

Engine

Power (gross)

2.6 kWReference

3.7 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Displacement

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12.57 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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65 x 62 mmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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MTDReference

Dimensions

Weight

73 kgReference

136 kgReference

Front tire

8.25x2.75Reference

10.25x3.25Reference

Rear tire

10.25x3.25Reference

13x5.0Reference

Lawn/turf front

8.25x2.75Reference

10.25x3.25Reference

Lawn/turf rear

10.25x3.25Reference

13x5.0Reference

Length

115 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

73 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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136 kgReference

MTD 330 attachments

330 Serial Numbers

1964

134-330Reference

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1965

135-330Reference

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1966

136-330Reference

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1967

137-330Reference

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1968

138-330Reference

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1969

139-330Reference

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24" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

60 cmReference

66 cmReference

Overall width

67 cmReference

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Variants

380

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recoil startReference

385

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electric startReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manual idler pulleyReference

MTD 380 attachments

380 Serial Numbers

1972

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132-380 (model code)Reference

1973

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133-380 (model code)Reference

1974

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134-380A (model code)Reference

1975

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135-380A (model code)Reference

1976

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136-380A (model code)Reference

1977

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137-380A (model code)Reference

1978

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138-380A (model code)Reference

1979

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139-380A (model code)Reference

1980

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130-380A (model code)Reference

1981

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131-380A (model code)Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

26" Mower deck

Cut positions

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5Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.