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MTD 445 vs MTD 495
Verdict: MTD 445 vs MTD 495
The MTD 445 and the MTD 495 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 1971). 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
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$695 (1975 )Reference
Variants
440
recoil startReference
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445
electric startReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electric (445)Reference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 522Reference
Peerless 654Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
15x6Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
18x8.50Reference
Front tire
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15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00Reference
MTD 445 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
96 cmReference
MTD 495 attachments
495 Serial Number Location
495 Serial Numbers
1971
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131-495Reference
1972
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132-495Reference
1973
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133-495AReference
1974
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134-495AReference
1975
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135-495AReference
1976
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136-495AReference
1978
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138-495AReference
1979
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139-495AReference
38" 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.