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MTD 470 vs MTD 669 Seven Hundred
Verdict: MTD 470 vs MTD 669 Seven Hundred
The MTD 470 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 470 is the lighter machine (205 kg vs 435 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Power
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5.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 501Reference
Peerless 1205Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
205 kgReference
435 to 467 poundsReference
Front tire
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50Reference
18x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.5x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50Reference
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659 Lawn/turf rear
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18x6.50Reference
669 Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50Reference
Length
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137 cmReference
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 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
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
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.