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MTD 465 vs MTD 490
Verdict: MTD 465 vs MTD 490
The MTD 465 and the MTD 490 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 465 is the newer design (1972 vs 1970). 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
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
Variants
460
recoil startReference
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462
plug-in electric startReference
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465
electric battery startReference
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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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
FooteReference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
210 kgReference
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Front tire
13.00x5.00Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire
18.00x6.50Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13.00x5.00Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.50Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Shipping weight
210 kgReference
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MTD 465 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
1970
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-unknown-Reference
1971
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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.