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MTD 497 vs MTD 621
Verdict: MTD 497 vs MTD 621
The MTD 497 and the MTD 621 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. MTD 621 is the newer design (1982 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
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 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
Weight
227 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.50Reference
13x5.00Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.50Reference
13x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Shipping weight
227 kgReference
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MTD 497 attachments
497 Serial Numbers
1974
134-497AReference
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1975
135-497AReference
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1976
136-497AReference
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1977
137-497AReference
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1978
138-497AReference
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1979
139-497AReference
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Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.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
86 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
MTD 621 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.