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MTD 826 vs MTD 960
Verdict: MTD 826 vs MTD 960
The MTD 826 and the MTD 960 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 1970). 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-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
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Displacement
40 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
90 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2351Reference
PeerlessReference
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
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
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Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
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Length
167 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Height (hood)
85 cmReference
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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
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Variants
960
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gearReference
990
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hydrostaticReference
MTD 960 attachments
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.