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MTD 496 vs MTD 497
Verdict: MTD 496 vs MTD 497
The MTD 496 and the MTD 497 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. MTD 496 is the newer design (1977 vs 1974). 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
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
21.97 ciReference
21.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 654Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
15x6.50Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
15x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
18x8.50Reference
Weight
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227 kgReference
Shipping weight
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227 kgReference
MTD 496 attachments
496 Serial Numbers
1977
137-496A (model code)Reference
137-497AReference
1978
138-496A (model code)Reference
138-497AReference
1979
139-496A (model code)Reference
139-497AReference
1980
130-496A (model code)Reference
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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
96 cmReference
MTD 497 attachments
497 Serial Numbers
1974
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134-497AReference
1975
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135-497AReference
1976
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136-497AReference
Location:
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Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.Reference
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.