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MTD 525 vs MTD 796
Verdict: MTD 525 vs MTD 796
The MTD 525 and the MTD 796 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. MTD 796 is the newer design (1978 vs 1975). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
520
recoil startReference
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525
electric startReference
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526
electric with generatorReference
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R-82
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similar White modelReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 714Reference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
156 kgReference
156 kgReference
Front tire
11.00x4.00Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire
14.50x4.50Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
11.00x4.00Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
14.50x4.50Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Shipping weight
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156 kgReference
MTD 525 attachments
525 Serial Numbers
1975
135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
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1976
136-525A (electric model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generator (526)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
76 cmReference
MTD 796 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cut positions
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5Reference
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.