Compare/MTD 834 vs MTD 998

MTD 834 vs MTD 998

Verdict: MTD 834 vs MTD 998

The MTD 834 and the MTD 998 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. MTD 998 is the newer design (1993 vs 1981). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

MTD

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MTDReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

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Displacement

42.33 ciReference

34.75 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 68 mmReference

72 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

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

Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

manualReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Dimensions

Front tire

16.00x6.50Reference

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Rear tire

23.00x9.50Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16.00x6.50Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23.00x9.50Reference

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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 834 attachments

834 Serial Numbers

1981

141-834A (model code)Reference

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1982

142-8364 (model code)Reference

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1983

143-834A (model code)Reference

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1984

144-834-000 (model code)Reference

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1985

145-834-000 (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Cutting width

111 cmReference

127 cmReference

MTD 998 attachments

50" 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.