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MTD 498 vs MTD 698
Verdict: MTD 498 vs MTD 698
The MTD 498 and the MTD 698 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. MTD 698 is the newer design (1982 vs 1978). 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
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 813Reference
Peerless 813Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
227 kgReference
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Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18.00x8.50Reference
18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x8.50Reference
18x8.50Reference
Shipping weight
227 kgReference
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MTD 498 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
MTD 698 attachments
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.