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MTD 820 vs MTD 826
Verdict: MTD 820 vs MTD 826
The MTD 820 and the MTD 826 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 826 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-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Variants
810
3-speedReference
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820
4-speedReference
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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
Fuel tank
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9.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
Peerless 2351Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manual idler pulleyReference
MTD 820 attachments
820 Serial Number Location
820 Serial Numbers
1979
149-820A (model code)Reference
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1980
140-820A (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Dimensions
Front tire
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15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
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22.00x7.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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22.00x7.50Reference
Length
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167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Height (hood)
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85 cmReference
MTD 826 attachments
826 Serial Numbers
1981
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141-826A (model code)Reference
1982
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142-826A (model code)Reference
1983
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143-826A (model code)Reference
1984
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144-826-000 (model code)Reference
1985
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145-826-000 (model code)Reference
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
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111 cmReference
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.