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MTD 470 vs MTD 480
Verdict: MTD 470 vs MTD 480
The MTD 470 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 1969). In short: choose the MTD 480 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 470 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 four-speed transmission was used beginning in 1972.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)
5.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
FooteReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
205 kgReference
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Front tire
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
MTD 470 attachments
470 Serial Numbers
1969
139-470 (model code)Reference
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1970
130-470 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1971
131-470 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1972
132-470 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1973
133-470 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1974
134-470A (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
Location:
Model number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
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
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.