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MTD 445 vs MTD 465
Verdict: MTD 445 vs MTD 465
The MTD 445 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 445 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-cooledReference
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
440
recoil startReference
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445
electric startReference
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460
—
recoil startReference
462
—
plug-in electric startReference
465
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electric battery startReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electric (445)Reference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 522Reference
Peerless 501Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
15x6Reference
18.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
18.00x6.50Reference
Weight
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210 kgReference
Front tire
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13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13.00x5.00Reference
Shipping weight
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210 kgReference
MTD 445 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
MTD 465 attachments
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.