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MTD 786 vs MTD 810
Verdict: MTD 786 vs MTD 810
The MTD 786 and the MTD 810 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 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-cooledReference
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
3Z805
Dayton modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
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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
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 1200Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
344 kgReference
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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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Length
167 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
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Height (hood)
83 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
20 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
19 cmReference
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MTD 786 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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Drive
beltReference
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MTD 810 attachments
810 Serial Numbers
1979
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149-810A (model code)Reference
1980
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140-810A (model code)Reference
Location:
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Serial number decal on the front edge of the rear fender deck, below the seat.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.