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MTD 470 vs MTD 650
Verdict: MTD 470 vs MTD 650
The MTD 470 and the MTD 650 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. MTD 650 is the lighter machine (145 kg vs 205 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 470 is the newer design (1969 vs 1967). 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 four-speed transmission was used beginning in 1972.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
205 kgReference
145 kgReference
Front tire
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50Reference
18.00x9.50Reference
Length
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137 cmReference
Width
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73 cmReference
Height
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81 cmReference
MTD 470 attachments
470 Serial Numbers
1969
139-470 (model code)Reference
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1970
130-470 (model code)Reference
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1971
131-470 (model code)Reference
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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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Variants
650
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recoil startReference
652
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110V electric startReference
655
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18" tiresReference
660
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12V electric startReference
665
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12V 18" tiresReference
MTD 650 attachments
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 cmReference
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.