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MTD 810 vs MTD 820
Verdict: MTD 810 vs MTD 820
The MTD 810 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. 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Variants
810
3-speedReference
3-speedReference
820
4-speedReference
4-speedReference
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
Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
Peerless 2300Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
MTD 810 attachments
810 Serial Numbers
1979
149-810A (model code)Reference
149-820A (model code)Reference
1980
140-810A (model code)Reference
140-820A (model code)Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the front edge of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
MTD 820 attachments
820 Serial Number Location
820 Serial Numbers
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.