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MTD 780 vs MTD 990
Verdict: MTD 780 vs MTD 990
The MTD 780 and the MTD 990 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 lighter machine (344 kg vs 396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 990 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 7.2 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 780 is the newer design (1980 vs 1971). 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
17.0 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
90 x 83 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 reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
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EatonReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
344 kgReference
396 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Shipping weight
344 kgReference
396 kgReference
Wheelbase
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125 cmReference
MTD 780 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Variants
960
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gearReference
990
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hydrostaticReference
MTD 990 attachments
Questions
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.