Compare/MTD 430 vs MTD 495

MTD 430 vs MTD 495

Verdict: MTD 430 vs MTD 495

The MTD 430 and the MTD 495 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 1971). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Original price

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$695 (1975 )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

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 654Reference

Dimensions

Weight

157 kgReference

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Front tire

10.50x3.50Reference

15x6.00Reference

Rear tire

13.00x5.00Reference

18x8.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.50x3.50Reference

15x6.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.00x5.00Reference

18x8.50Reference

Shipping weight

157 kgReference

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MTD 430 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

96 cmReference

MTD 495 attachments

495 Serial Number Location

495 Serial Numbers

1971

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131-495Reference

1972

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132-495Reference

1973

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133-495AReference

1974

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134-495AReference

1975

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135-495AReference

1976

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136-495AReference

1978

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138-495AReference

1979

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139-495AReference

38" 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.