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MTD 730 vs MTD 860 Twelve Hundred
Verdict: MTD 730 vs MTD 860 Twelve Hundred
The MTD 730 and the MTD 860 Twelve Hundred are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 860 Twelve Hundred leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. MTD 730 is the newer design (1981 vs 1968). In short: choose the MTD 860 Twelve Hundred for outright pulling power, or the MTD 730 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
PeerlessReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20.00x10.00Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x10.00Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Wheelbase
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113 cmReference
Weight
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340 kgReference
Length
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160 cmReference
Width
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88 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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100 cmReference
Height (hood)
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91 cmReference
Shipping weight
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340 kgReference
Front tread
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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88 to 104 cmReference
MTD 730 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
MTD 860 attachments
42" 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.