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MTD 812 vs MTD 848
Verdict: MTD 812 vs MTD 848
The MTD 812 and the MTD 848 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 848 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. MTD 848 is the newer design (2002 vs 1987). In short: choose the MTD 848 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 812 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
MTD
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Three-range gearbox (low, high reverse) and a variable-speed control with seven detent positions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch/brake used, to shift ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
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Displacement
42.33 ciReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2351Reference
MTDReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
14 forward and 7 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16.00x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23.00x9.50Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.00x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23.00x9.50Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Front axle
Keyed shaftReference
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MTD 812 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
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Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
MTD 848 attachments
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.