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MTD 826 vs MTD 990
Verdict: MTD 826 vs MTD 990
The MTD 826 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 990 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 826 is the newer design (1981 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 horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
17.0 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
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
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
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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125 cmReference
Weight
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396 kgReference
Shipping weight
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396 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
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 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.