Compare/MTD 786 vs MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred

MTD 786 vs MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred

Verdict: MTD 786 vs MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred

The MTD 786 and the MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 786 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 14 hp. MTD 786 is the lighter machine (344 kg vs 424 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 786 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 786 is the newer design (1981 vs 1970). In short: choose the MTD 786 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Variants

784

side dischargeReference

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786

rear dischargeReference

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960

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gearReference

990

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hydrostaticReference

3Z805

Dayton modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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10.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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PeerlessReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

113 cmReference

Weight

344 kgReference

66 kgReference

Front tire

15.00x6.00Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

22.00x7.50Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15.00x6.00Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22.00x7.50Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

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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Shipping weight

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424 kgReference

Front tread

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71 cmReference

Rear tread

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73 to 88 cmReference

MTD 786 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

111 cmReference

106 cmReference

Drive

beltReference

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MTD 960 attachments

42" 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.