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MTD 390 vs MTD 650
Verdict: MTD 390 vs MTD 650
The MTD 390 and the MTD 650 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 650 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. MTD 390 is the lighter machine (127 kg vs 145 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 650 is the newer design (1967 vs 1966). In short: choose the MTD 650 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
4.5 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
electricReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
127 kgReference
145 kgReference
Front tire
10.25-3.50Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Rear tire
12.50-4.50Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.25-3.50Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12.50-4.50Reference
18.00x9.50Reference
Length
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
73 cmReference
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Shipping weight
127 kgReference
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Width
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73 cmReference
Height
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81 cmReference
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
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1969
139-390 (model code)Reference
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1970
130-390 (model code)Reference
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1971
131-390 (model code)Reference
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25" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
81 cmReference
Overall width
68 cmReference
86 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
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Variants
650
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recoil startReference
652
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110V electric startReference
655
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18" tiresReference
660
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12V electric startReference
665
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12V 18" tiresReference
MTD 650 attachments
Attachment overview
32" 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.