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MTD 430 vs MTD 485
Verdict: MTD 430 vs MTD 485
The MTD 430 and the MTD 485 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 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
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.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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480
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manual startReference
485
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electric startReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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FooteReference
Dimensions
Weight
157 kgReference
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Front tire
10.50x3.50Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire
13.00x5.00Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Shipping weight
157 kgReference
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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
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 485 attachments
485 Serial Numbers
1971
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131-485 (model code)Reference
1972
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132-485 (model code)Reference
1973
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133-485 (model code)Reference
1974
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134-485A (model code)Reference
1975
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135-485A (model code)Reference
1976
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136-485A (model code)Reference
1977
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137-485A (model code)Reference
1978
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138-485A (model code)Reference
1979
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139-485A (model code)Reference
1980
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130-485A (model code)Reference
1981
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131-485A (model code)Reference
Location:
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Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat.Reference
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.