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MTD 460 vs MTD 669 Seven Hundred
Verdict: MTD 460 vs MTD 669 Seven Hundred
The MTD 460 and the MTD 669 Seven Hundred 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 435 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 669 Seven Hundred 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Power
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5.2 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
Peerless 1205Reference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
144 kgReference
435 to 467 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
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Length
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
73 cmReference
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659 Lawn/turf rear
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18x6.50Reference
669 Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50Reference
Width
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73 cmReference
Height
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81 cmReference
659 Shipping weight
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197 kgReference
669 Shipping weight
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211 kgReference
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
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1971
141-460 (model code)Reference
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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 gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
81 cmReference
Variants
658
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18" tires, recoilReference
659
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recoil startReference
668
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18" tires, electricReference
669
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electric startReference
MTD 669 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
32" Mower deck
Overall width
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86 cmReference
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.