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MTD 485 vs MTD 796
Verdict: MTD 485 vs MTD 796
The MTD 485 and the MTD 796 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 796 is the newer design (1978 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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R-82
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similar White modelReference
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
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Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
1 forward and 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
Shipping 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
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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
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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
76 cmReference
MTD 796 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cut positions
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5Reference
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.