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MTD 460 vs MTD 490
Verdict: MTD 460 vs MTD 490
The MTD 460 and the MTD 490 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 490 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. MTD 490 is the newer design (1970 vs 1968). In short: choose the MTD 490 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
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
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
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
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
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1973
143-460 (model code)Reference
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1974
144-460A (model code)Reference
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Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
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MTD 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.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.