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MTD 620 vs MTD 796
Verdict: MTD 620 vs MTD 796
The MTD 620 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 620 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
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
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 817Reference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
13x5.00Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50Reference
14.50x4.50Reference
Weight
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156 kgReference
Shipping weight
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156 kgReference
MTD 620 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
76 cmReference
Variants
R-82
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similar White modelReference
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.