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MTD 390 vs MTD 460
Verdict: MTD 390 vs MTD 460
The MTD 390 and the MTD 460 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 460 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. MTD 390 is the lighter machine (127 kg vs 144 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 460 is the newer design (1968 vs 1966). In short: choose the MTD 460 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 390 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
The variable-speed transmission was used beginning in 1973. The number of speeds depended on how many detent notches there were for the speed-limit lever.Reference
Engine
Power (gross)
4.5 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Peerless 501Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
127 kgReference
144 kgReference
Front tire
10.25-3.50Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
12.50-4.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.25-3.50Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12.50-4.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
73 cmReference
73 cmReference
Shipping weight
127 kgReference
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MTD 390 attachments
390 Serial Numbers
1966
136-390 (model code)Reference
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1967
137-390 (model code)Reference
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1968
138-390 (model code)Reference
138-460 (model code)Reference
1969
139-390 (model code)Reference
139-460 (model code)Reference
1970
130-390 (model code)Reference
140-460 (model code)Reference
1971
131-390 (model code)Reference
141-460 (model code)Reference
25" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
68 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 460 attachments
460 Serial Numbers
1972
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142-460 (model code)Reference
1973
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143-460 (model code)Reference
1974
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144-460A (model code)Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
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.