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MTD 490 vs MTD 660 Eight Hundred
Verdict: MTD 490 vs MTD 660 Eight Hundred
The MTD 490 and the MTD 660 Eight Hundred are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 660 Eight Hundred is the newer design (1973 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 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
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
Peerless 1217Reference
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
12.50x4.50-6Reference
13x6.5Reference
Rear tire
18.00x6.50-8Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
13x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.50-8Reference
18x9.50Reference
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
Attachment overview
Variants
660
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8HP Briggs 34 deckReference
672
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10 Briggs 34 deckReference
760
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10HP Briggs 42 deckReference
761
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10HP Tecumseh 34 deckReference
MTD 660 attachments
34" Mower deck
Cutting 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.