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MTD 786 vs MTD 995
Verdict: MTD 786 vs MTD 995
The MTD 786 and the MTD 995 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 lighter machine (344 kg vs 469 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 995 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. 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-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
784
side dischargeReference
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786
rear dischargeReference
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3Z805
Dayton modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
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
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
344 kgReference
71 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
18x6.50Reference
Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
18x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
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
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
127 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
beltReference
MTD 995 attachments
50" 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.