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MTD 380 vs MTD 400
Verdict: MTD 380 vs MTD 400
The MTD 380 and the MTD 400 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. MTD 400 is the newer design (1974 vs 1972). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
Transmission part number 717-0222 used through 1978. Number 717-0223 used from 1979 to 1981.Reference
Model 402 has a variable-speed drive pulley set with a control knob.Reference
Variants
380
recoil startReference
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385
electric startReference
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400
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single speedReference
402
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variable speedReference
R-50
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similar White modelReference
Engine
Displacement
12.57 ciReference
12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 62 mmReference
65 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
MTDReference
MTD 717-0223Reference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
136 kgReference
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Front tire
10.25x3.25Reference
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Rear tire
13x5.0Reference
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Lawn/turf front
10.25x3.25Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0Reference
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Shipping weight
136 kgReference
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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
134-400A (model code)Reference
1975
135-380A (model code)Reference
135-400A (model code)Reference
1976
136-380A (model code)Reference
136-400A (model code)Reference
1977
137-380A (model code)Reference
137-400A (model code)Reference
1978
138-380A (model code)Reference
138-400A (model code)Reference
1979
139-380A (model code)Reference
139-400A (model code)Reference
1980
130-380A (model code)Reference
130-400A (model code)Reference
1981
131-380A (model code)Reference
131-400A (model code)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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MTD 400 attachments
400 Serial Numbers
1982
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132-400A (model code)Reference
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.