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MTD 810 vs MTD 960
Verdict: MTD 810 vs MTD 960
The MTD 810 and the MTD 960 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 810 is the newer design (1979 vs 1970). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
810
3-speedReference
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820
4-speedReference
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960
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gearReference
990
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 1200Reference
PeerlessReference
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
Rear Type
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0Reference
MTD 810 attachments
810 Serial Numbers
1979
149-810A (model code)Reference
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1980
140-810A (model code)Reference
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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 960 attachments
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.