Compare/MTD 445 vs MTD 485

MTD 445 vs MTD 485

Verdict: MTD 445 vs MTD 485

The MTD 445 and the MTD 485 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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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-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

—

manual startReference

485

—

electric startReference

Engine

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electric (445)Reference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

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

Battery volts

12Reference

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven CVTReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

manualReference

MTD 485 attachments

485 Serial Numbers

1971

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131-485 (model code)Reference

1972

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132-485 (model code)Reference

1973

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133-485 (model code)Reference

1974

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134-485A (model code)Reference

1975

—

135-485A (model code)Reference

1976

—

136-485A (model code)Reference

1977

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137-485A (model code)Reference

1978

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138-485A (model code)Reference

1979

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139-485A (model code)Reference

1980

—

130-485A (model code)Reference

1981

—

131-485A (model code)Reference

Location:

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Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat.Reference

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.