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MTD 430 vs MTD 490
Verdict: MTD 430 vs MTD 490
The MTD 430 and the MTD 490 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 1970). 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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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
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
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
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
1970
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-unknown-Reference
1971
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference
Attachment overview
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.