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MTD 826 vs MTD 990 Fourteen Hundred
Verdict: MTD 826 vs MTD 990 Fourteen Hundred
The MTD 826 and the MTD 990 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 990 Fourteen Hundred holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 826 is the newer design (1981 vs 1971). In short: choose the MTD 826 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 990 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
Image courtesy of Mark RidleyReference
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
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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10.4 kWReference
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
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
22.00x7.50Reference
27x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.00x7.50Reference
27x9.50-12Reference
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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125 cmReference
Weight
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66 kgReference
Shipping weight
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396 kgReference
Front tread
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71 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 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 990 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.