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MTD 445 vs MTD 490
Verdict: MTD 445 vs MTD 490
The MTD 445 and the MTD 490 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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Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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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
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 522Reference
FooteReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
15x6Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
1970
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-unknown-Reference
1971
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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.