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MTD 497 vs MTD 912
Verdict: MTD 497 vs MTD 912
The MTD 497 and the MTD 912 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. MTD 497 is the lighter machine (227 kg vs 360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 912 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
21.97 ciReference
24.36 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
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 654Reference
PeerlessReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
227 kgReference
360 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50Reference
23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50Reference
23x8.50Reference
Shipping weight
227 kgReference
360 kgReference
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
147-912A (model code)Reference
1978
138-497AReference
148-912A (model code)Reference
1979
139-497AReference
149-912A (model code)Reference
Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.Reference
Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven variatorReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
910
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gearReference
912
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variatorReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
MTD 912 attachments
912 Serial Numbers
1980
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140-912A (model code)Reference
Attachment overview
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.