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MTD 497 vs MTD 761 Ten Hundred
Verdict: MTD 497 vs MTD 761 Ten Hundred
The MTD 497 and the MTD 761 Ten Hundred are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
21.97 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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7.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 654Reference
Peerless 1217Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
227 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.50Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
20x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.50Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
20x8.50Reference
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
106 cmReference
Variants
660
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8HP Briggs 34 deckReference
672
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10 Briggs 34 deckReference
760
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10HP Briggs 42 deckReference
761
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10HP Tecumseh 34 deckReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 761 attachments
Attachment overview
42" 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.