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MTD 495 vs MTD 620
Verdict: MTD 495 vs MTD 620
The MTD 495 and the MTD 620 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 620 is the newer design (1982 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
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 654Reference
Peerless 817Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
13x5.00Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
13x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
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
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1976
136-495AReference
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1978
138-495AReference
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1979
139-495AReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
86 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
MTD 620 attachments
34" 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.