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MTD 485 vs MTD 495
Verdict: MTD 485 vs MTD 495
The MTD 485 and the MTD 495 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 1971). 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
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$695 (1975 )Reference
Variants
480
manual startReference
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485
electric startReference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
Peerless 654Reference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
12.50x4.50-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50-8Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50-8Reference
18x8.50Reference
MTD 485 attachments
485 Serial Numbers
1971
131-485 (model code)Reference
131-495Reference
1972
132-485 (model code)Reference
132-495Reference
1973
133-485 (model code)Reference
133-495AReference
1974
134-485A (model code)Reference
134-495AReference
1975
135-485A (model code)Reference
135-495AReference
1976
136-485A (model code)Reference
136-495AReference
1977
137-485A (model code)Reference
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1978
138-485A (model code)Reference
138-495AReference
1979
139-485A (model code)Reference
139-495AReference
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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
96 cmReference
MTD 495 attachments
495 Serial Number Location
495 Serial Numbers
38" Mower deck
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.