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MTD 490 vs MTD 650
Verdict: MTD 490 vs MTD 650
The MTD 490 and the MTD 650 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 490 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. MTD 490 is the newer design (1970 vs 1967). In short: choose the MTD 490 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 650 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
7 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 horizontal-shaftReference
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
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power (gross)
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5.2 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
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Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
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
12.50x4.50Reference
Rear tire
18.00x6.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.50-8Reference
18.00x9.50Reference
Weight
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145 kgReference
Length
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137 cmReference
Width
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73 cmReference
Height
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81 cmReference
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
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Variants
650
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recoil startReference
652
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110V electric startReference
655
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18" tiresReference
660
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12V electric startReference
665
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12V 18" tiresReference
MTD 650 attachments
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 cmReference
Overall width
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86 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.