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MTD 490 vs MTD 525
Verdict: MTD 490 vs MTD 525
The MTD 490 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 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
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
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
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
18.00x6.50-8Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.50-8Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Weight
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156 kgReference
MTD 490 attachments
490 Serial Numbers
1970
-unknown-Reference
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1971
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generator (526)Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
520
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recoil startReference
525
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electric startReference
526
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electric with generatorReference
MTD 525 attachments
525 Serial Numbers
1975
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135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976
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136-525A (electric model code)Reference
26" Mower deck
Cutting width
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66 cmReference
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.