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MTD 820 vs MTD 990
Verdict: MTD 820 vs MTD 990
The MTD 820 and the MTD 990 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 820 is the newer design (1979 vs 1971). 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 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
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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17.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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
manualReference
manualReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO Type
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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
Wheelbase
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125 cmReference
Weight
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396 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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27x9.50-15Reference
Shipping weight
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396 kgReference
MTD 990 attachments
Questions
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.