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MTD 485 vs MTD 525
Verdict: MTD 485 vs MTD 525
The MTD 485 and the MTD 525 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 525 is the newer design (1975 vs 1972). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
480
manual startReference
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485
electric startReference
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520
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recoil startReference
525
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electric startReference
526
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electric with generatorReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
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 714Reference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
5 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
11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50-8Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50-8Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Weight
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156 kgReference
MTD 485 attachments
485 Serial Numbers
1971
131-485 (model code)Reference
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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
135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976
136-485A (model code)Reference
136-525A (electric model code)Reference
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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generator (526)Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
66 cmReference
MTD 525 attachments
525 Serial Numbers
26" 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.