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MTD 412 vs MTD 430
Verdict: MTD 412 vs MTD 430
The MTD 412 and the MTD 430 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 412 is the newer design (1981 vs 1973). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
Forward-reverse gear transmission. A variable-speed pulley in controlled by a lever with five position settings.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD 717-0223Reference
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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
Front tire
11.00x4.50Reference
10.50x3.50Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
11.00x4.50Reference
10.50x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Weight
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157 kgReference
Shipping weight
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157 kgReference
MTD 412 attachments
412 Serial Numbers
1981
131-412A (model code)Reference
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1982
132-412A (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Variants
430
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recoil startReference
434
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electric start, no fendersReference
435
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electric startReference
MTD 430 attachments
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.