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MTD 826 vs MTD 918
Verdict: MTD 826 vs MTD 918
The MTD 826 and the MTD 918 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 918 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 826 is the newer design (1981 vs 1977). 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 horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
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
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2351Reference
PeerlessReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven variatorReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
23x8.50Reference
Length
167 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Height (hood)
85 cmReference
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Weight
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385 kgReference
Shipping weight
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385 kgReference
MTD 826 attachments
826 Serial Numbers
1981
141-826A (model code)Reference
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1982
142-826A (model code)Reference
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1983
143-826A (model code)Reference
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1984
144-826-000 (model code)Reference
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1985
145-826-000 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Variants
916
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gearReference
918
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variatorReference
MTD 918 attachments
918 Serial Numbers
1977
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147-918A (model code)Reference
1978
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148-918A (model code)Reference
1979
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149-918A (model code)Reference
1980
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140-918A (model code)Reference
Location:
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Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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.