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MTD 485 vs MTD 490
Verdict: MTD 485 vs MTD 490
The MTD 485 and the MTD 490 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
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485
electric startReference
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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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
FooteReference
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
18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50-8Reference
18.00x6.50-8Reference
MTD 485 attachments
485 Serial Numbers
1971
131-485 (model code)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1972
132-485 (model code)Reference
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1973
133-485 (model code)Reference
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1974
134-485A (model code)Reference
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1975
135-485A (model code)Reference
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1976
136-485A (model code)Reference
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1977
137-485A (model code)Reference
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1978
138-485A (model code)Reference
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1979
139-485A (model code)Reference
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1980
130-485A (model code)Reference
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1981
131-485A (model code)Reference
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Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat.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
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
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MTD 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
1970
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-unknown-Reference
Attachment overview
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.