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MTD 430 vs MTD 525
Verdict: MTD 430 vs MTD 525
The MTD 430 and the MTD 525 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 525 is the lighter machine (156 kg vs 157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 525 is the newer design (1975 vs 1973). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
430
recoil startReference
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434
electric start, no fendersReference
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435
electric startReference
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520
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recoil startReference
525
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electric startReference
526
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electric with generatorReference
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 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 714Reference
Dimensions
Weight
157 kgReference
156 kgReference
Front tire
10.50x3.50Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire
13.00x5.00Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Shipping weight
157 kgReference
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MTD 430 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generator (526)Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
66 cmReference
MTD 525 attachments
525 Serial Numbers
1975
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135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976
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136-525A (electric model code)Reference
26" 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.