Compare/MTD 340 vs MTD 470

MTD 340 vs MTD 470

Verdict: MTD 340 vs MTD 470

The MTD 340 and the MTD 470 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 470 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 4 hp. MTD 340 is the lighter machine (85 kg vs 205 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 470 is the newer design (1969 vs 1964). In short: choose the MTD 470 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 340 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

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

The four-speed transmission was used beginning in 1972.Reference

Engine

Power (gross)

3.0 kWReference

5.2 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Displacement

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19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 70 mmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 501Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

85 kgReference

205 kgReference

Front tire

8.25x2.75Reference

12.5x4.50-6Reference

Rear tire

10.25x3.25Reference

16.00x6.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

8.25x2.75Reference

12.5x4.50-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

10.25x3.25Reference

16.00x6.50Reference

Length

115 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

73 cmReference

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MTD 340 attachments

340 Serial Numbers

1964

134-340 (model code)Reference

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1965

135-340 (model code)Reference

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1966

136-340 (model code)Reference

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1967

137-340 (model code)Reference

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1968

138-340 (model code)Reference

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1969

139-340 (model code)Reference

139-470 (model code)Reference

1970

130-340 (model code)Reference

130-470 (model code)Reference

1971

131-340 (model code)Reference

131-470 (model code)Reference

24" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

60 cmReference

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Overall width

66 cmReference

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MTD 470 attachments

470 Serial Numbers

1972

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132-470 (model code)Reference

1973

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133-470 (model code)Reference

1974

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134-470A (model code)Reference

Location:

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Model number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

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.