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MTD 460 vs MTD 480
Verdict: MTD 460 vs MTD 480
The MTD 460 and the MTD 480 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 480 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. MTD 480 is the newer design (1970 vs 1968). In short: choose the MTD 480 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 460 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
8 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
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.Reference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
FooteReference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
144 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
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
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1970
140-460 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1971
141-460 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1972
142-460 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1973
143-460 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1974
144-460A (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
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Variants
480
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manual startReference
485
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electric startReference
MTD 480 attachments
480 Serial Numbers
1975
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-unknown-Reference
1976
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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
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.