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MTD 780 vs MTD 786
Verdict: MTD 780 vs MTD 786
The MTD 780 and the MTD 786 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 786 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 7.2 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 786 is the newer design (1981 vs 1980). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
344 kgReference
344 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50Reference
22.00x7.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50Reference
22.00x7.50Reference
Shipping weight
344 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Length
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167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Height (hood)
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83 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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20 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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19 cmReference
MTD 780 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Drive
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beltReference
Variants
784
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side dischargeReference
786
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rear dischargeReference
3Z805
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Dayton modelReference
MTD 786 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.