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MTD 826 vs MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred
Verdict: MTD 826 vs MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred
The MTD 826 and the MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 826 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 14 hp. MTD 826 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 826 is the newer design (1981 vs 1970). In short: choose the MTD 826 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
14 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
5.7 LReference
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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10.4 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
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
167 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Height (hood)
85 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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113 cmReference
Weight
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66 kgReference
Shipping weight
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424 kgReference
Front tread
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71 cmReference
Rear tread
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73 to 88 cmReference
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
106 cmReference
Variants
960
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gearReference
990
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hydrostaticReference
MTD 960 attachments
42" 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.