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MTD 412 vs MTD 620
Verdict: MTD 412 vs MTD 620
The MTD 412 and the MTD 620 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 620 is the newer design (1982 vs 1981). 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
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD 717-0223Reference
Peerless 817Reference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11.00x4.50Reference
13x5.00Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
11.00x4.50Reference
13x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50Reference
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
86 cmReference
MTD 620 attachments
34" 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.