Compare/MTD 400 vs MTD 460

MTD 400 vs MTD 460

Verdict: MTD 400 vs MTD 460

The MTD 400 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 5 hp. MTD 400 is the newer design (1974 vs 1968). In short: choose the MTD 460 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 400 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

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

Model 402 has a variable-speed drive pulley set with a control knob.Reference

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

Variants

400

single speedReference

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402

variable speedReference

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R-50

similar White modelReference

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Engine

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

MTD 717-0223Reference

Peerless 501Reference

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

MTD 400 attachments

400 Serial Numbers

1974

134-400A (model code)Reference

144-460A (model code)Reference

1975

135-400A (model code)Reference

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1976

136-400A (model code)Reference

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1977

137-400A (model code)Reference

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1978

138-400A (model code)Reference

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1979

139-400A (model code)Reference

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1980

130-400A (model code)Reference

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1981

131-400A (model code)Reference

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1982

132-400A (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

belt-driven CVTReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

76 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Dimensions

Weight

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144 kgReference

Front tire

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15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

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16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16x6.50-8Reference

Length

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137 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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73 cmReference

MTD 460 attachments

460 Serial Numbers

1968

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138-460 (model code)Reference

1969

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139-460 (model code)Reference

1970

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140-460 (model code)Reference

1971

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141-460 (model code)Reference

1972

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142-460 (model code)Reference

1973

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143-460 (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.