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MTD 784 vs MTD 824
Verdict: MTD 784 vs MTD 824
The MTD 784 and the MTD 824 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. 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 horizontally-opposedReference
Variants
784
side dischargeReference
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786
rear dischargeReference
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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
Fuel tank
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9.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 2351Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
22.00x7.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
22.00x7.50Reference
Length
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167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Height (hood)
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85 cmReference
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
111 cmReference
MTD 824 attachments
824 Serial Numbers
1981
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141-824A (model code)Reference
1982
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142-824A (model code)Reference
1983
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143-824A (model code)Reference
1984
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144-824-000 (model code)Reference
1985
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145-824-000 (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.