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MTD 780 vs MTD 960
Verdict: MTD 780 vs MTD 960
The MTD 780 and the MTD 960 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 780 is the newer design (1980 vs 1970). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.2 LReference
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Displacement
40 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
90 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Weight
344 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00Reference
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Rear tire
22x7.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50Reference
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Shipping weight
344 kgReference
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MTD 780 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Variants
960
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gearReference
990
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hydrostaticReference
MTD 960 attachments
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.