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MTD 830 vs MTD 834
Verdict: MTD 830 vs MTD 834
The MTD 830 and the MTD 834 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. MTD 834 is the newer design (1981 vs 1980). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Engine
Displacement
42.3 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
87 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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9.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
Peerless 2351Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50Reference
23.00x9.50Reference
Weight
45 kgReference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50Reference
23.00x9.50Reference
Length
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167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Height (hood)
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85 cmReference
MTD 830 attachments
830 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
MTD 834 attachments
834 Serial Numbers
1981
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141-834A (model code)Reference
1982
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142-8364 (model code)Reference
1983
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143-834A (model code)Reference
1984
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144-834-000 (model code)Reference
1985
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145-834-000 (model code)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.