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MTD 430 vs MTD 465
Verdict: MTD 430 vs MTD 465
The MTD 430 and the MTD 465 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 430 is the lighter machine (157 kg vs 210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 430 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). 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
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
Variants
430
recoil startReference
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434
electric start, no fendersReference
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435
electric startReference
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460
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recoil startReference
462
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plug-in electric startReference
465
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electric battery startReference
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
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 501Reference
Dimensions
Weight
157 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
10.50x3.50Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Rear tire
13.00x5.00Reference
18.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
18.00x6.50Reference
Shipping weight
157 kgReference
210 kgReference
MTD 430 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
86 cmReference
MTD 465 attachments
Attachment overview
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.