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MTD 487 vs MTD 497
Verdict: MTD 487 vs MTD 497
The MTD 487 and the MTD 497 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. MTD 487 is the newer design (1981 vs 1974). 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
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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21.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 67 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 701Reference
Peerless 654Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
15x6.50Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
15x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
18x8.50Reference
Weight
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227 kgReference
Shipping weight
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227 kgReference
MTD 487 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
MTD 497 attachments
497 Serial Numbers
1974
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134-497AReference
1975
—
135-497AReference
1976
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136-497AReference
1977
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137-497AReference
1978
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138-497AReference
1979
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139-497AReference
Location:
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Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.Reference
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.