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MTD 812 vs MTD 998
Verdict: MTD 812 vs MTD 998
The MTD 812 and the MTD 998 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. MTD 998 is the newer design (1993 vs 1987). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
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Displacement
42.33 ciReference
34.75 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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72 x 70 mmReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2351Reference
EatonReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Rear Type
—
0Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
16.00x6.50Reference
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Rear tire
23.00x9.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16.00x6.50Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23.00x9.50Reference
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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
127 cmReference
MTD 998 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.