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MTD 480 vs MTD 485
Verdict: MTD 480 vs MTD 485
The MTD 480 and the MTD 485 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 485 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
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.Reference
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.Reference
Variants
480
manual startReference
manual startReference
485
electric startReference
electric startReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
—
electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
FooteReference
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
12.50x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
MTD 480 attachments
480 Serial Numbers
1970
-unknown-Reference
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1971
-unknown-Reference
131-485 (model code)Reference
1972
-unknown-Reference
132-485 (model code)Reference
1973
-unknown-Reference
133-485 (model code)Reference
1974
-unknown-Reference
134-485A (model code)Reference
1975
-unknown-Reference
135-485A (model code)Reference
1976
-unknown-Reference
136-485A (model code)Reference
Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat.Reference
Attachment overview
MTD 485 attachments
485 Serial Numbers
1977
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137-485A (model code)Reference
1978
—
138-485A (model code)Reference
1979
—
139-485A (model code)Reference
1980
—
130-485A (model code)Reference
1981
—
131-485A (model code)Reference
Electrical
Ground
—
negativeReference
Battery volts
—
12Reference
34" Mower deck
Cutting 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.