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MTD 495 vs MTD 525
Verdict: MTD 495 vs MTD 525
The MTD 495 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 1971). 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
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$695 (1975 )Reference
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Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 654Reference
Peerless 714Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Weight
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156 kgReference
MTD 495 attachments
495 Serial Number Location
495 Serial Numbers
1971
131-495Reference
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1972
132-495Reference
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1973
133-495AReference
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1974
134-495AReference
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1975
135-495AReference
135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976
136-495AReference
136-525A (electric model code)Reference
1978
138-495AReference
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1979
139-495AReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generator (526)Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
66 cmReference
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
26" Mower deck
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.