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MTD 445 vs MTD 525
Verdict: MTD 445 vs MTD 525
The MTD 445 and the MTD 525 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 525 is the newer design (1975 vs 1973). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
440
recoil startReference
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445
electric startReference
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520
—
recoil startReference
525
—
electric startReference
526
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electric with generatorReference
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 714Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
15x6Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Weight
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156 kgReference
Front tire
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11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11.00x4.00Reference
MTD 445 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
generator (526)Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
66 cmReference
MTD 525 attachments
525 Serial Numbers
1975
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135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976
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136-525A (electric model code)Reference
26" 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.