Compare/MTD 380 vs MTD 390

MTD 380 vs MTD 390

Verdict: MTD 380 vs MTD 390

The MTD 380 and the MTD 390 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 390 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. MTD 390 is the lighter machine (127 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 1966). In short: choose the MTD 390 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 380 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

5 hp

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

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

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

380

recoil startReference

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385

electric startReference

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Engine

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

4.5 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

MTDReference

PeerlessReference

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Weight

136 kgReference

127 kgReference

Front tire

10.25x3.25Reference

10.25-3.50Reference

Rear tire

13x5.0Reference

12.50-4.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.25x3.25Reference

10.25-3.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13x5.0Reference

12.50-4.50Reference

Shipping weight

136 kgReference

127 kgReference

Length

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127 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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73 cmReference

MTD 380 attachments

380 Serial Numbers

1972

132-380 (model code)Reference

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1973

133-380 (model code)Reference

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1974

134-380A (model code)Reference

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1975

135-380A (model code)Reference

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1976

136-380A (model code)Reference

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1977

137-380A (model code)Reference

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1978

138-380A (model code)Reference

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1979

139-380A (model code)Reference

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1980

130-380A (model code)Reference

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1981

131-380A (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

63 cmReference

Cut positions

5Reference

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MTD 390 attachments

390 Serial Numbers

1966

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136-390 (model code)Reference

1967

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137-390 (model code)Reference

1968

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138-390 (model code)Reference

1969

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139-390 (model code)Reference

1970

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130-390 (model code)Reference

1971

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131-390 (model code)Reference

25" Mower deck

Overall width

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68 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 7 cmReference

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.