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MTD 445 vs MTD 480
Verdict: MTD 445 vs MTD 480
The MTD 445 and the MTD 480 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 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-cooledReference
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.Reference
Variants
440
recoil startReference
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445
electric startReference
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480
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manual startReference
485
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electric startReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electric (445)Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 522Reference
FooteReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
15x6Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Front tire
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12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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12.50x4.50-6Reference
MTD 445 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 480 attachments
480 Serial Numbers
1970
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-unknown-Reference
1971
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-unknown-Reference
1972
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-unknown-Reference
1973
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-unknown-Reference
1974
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-unknown-Reference
1975
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-unknown-Reference
1976
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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.