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MTD 784 vs MTD 820
Verdict: MTD 784 vs MTD 820
The MTD 784 and the MTD 820 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 784 is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). 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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Variants
784
side dischargeReference
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786
rear dischargeReference
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810
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3-speedReference
820
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4-speedReference
LGT-1655
similar White modelReference
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Engine
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
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 2300Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
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Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
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MTD 784 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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MTD 820 attachments
820 Serial Number Location
820 Serial Numbers
1979
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149-820A (model code)Reference
1980
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140-820A (model code)Reference
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.