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MTD 490 vs MTD 669 Seven Hundred
Verdict: MTD 490 vs MTD 669 Seven Hundred
The MTD 490 and the MTD 669 Seven Hundred 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 1969). In short: choose the MTD 490 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 669 Seven Hundred 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
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
Peerless 1205Reference
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
12.50x4.50Reference
Rear tire
18.00x6.50-8Reference
18x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x6.50-8Reference
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Weight
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435 to 467 poundsReference
659 Lawn/turf rear
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18x6.50Reference
669 Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50Reference
Length
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137 cmReference
Width
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73 cmReference
Height
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81 cmReference
659 Shipping weight
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197 kgReference
669 Shipping weight
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211 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
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
658
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18" tires, recoilReference
659
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recoil startReference
668
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18" tires, electricReference
669
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electric startReference
MTD 669 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.