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MTD 460 vs MTD 470
Verdict: MTD 460 vs MTD 470
The MTD 460 and the MTD 470 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. MTD 460 is the lighter machine (144 kg vs 205 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 470 is the newer design (1969 vs 1968). 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
7 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
The variable-speed transmission was used beginning in 1973. The number of speeds depended on how many detent notches there were for the speed-limit lever.Reference
The four-speed transmission was used beginning in 1972.Reference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
Peerless 501Reference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
144 kgReference
205 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
12.5x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
12.5x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Length
137 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
73 cmReference
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MTD 460 attachments
460 Serial Numbers
1968
138-460 (model code)Reference
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1969
139-460 (model code)Reference
139-470 (model code)Reference
1970
140-460 (model code)Reference
130-470 (model code)Reference
1971
141-460 (model code)Reference
131-470 (model code)Reference
1972
142-460 (model code)Reference
132-470 (model code)Reference
1973
143-460 (model code)Reference
133-470 (model code)Reference
1974
144-460A (model code)Reference
134-470A (model code)Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
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MTD 470 attachments
470 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Model number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.