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MTD 470 vs MTD 490
Verdict: MTD 470 vs MTD 490
The MTD 470 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 1969). In short: choose the MTD 490 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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
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
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
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
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1973
133-470 (model code)Reference
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1974
134-470A (model code)Reference
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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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
MTD 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
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.