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MTD 498 vs MTD 764
Verdict: MTD 498 vs MTD 764
The MTD 498 and the MTD 764 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. MTD 764 is the newer design (1981 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
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 813Reference
PeerlessReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
227 kgReference
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Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18.00x8.50Reference
22.00x7.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x8.50Reference
22.00x7.50Reference
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 hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
111 cmReference
Variants
LGT-1155
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similar White modelReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
MTD 764 attachments
Attachment overview
44" 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.