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MTD 836 vs MTD 840
Verdict: MTD 836 vs MTD 840
The MTD 836 and the MTD 840 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. MTD 840 is the newer design (1990 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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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 horizontally-opposedReference
Three-range gearbox (low, high reverse) and a variable-speed control with seven detent positions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch/brake used, to shift ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
42.33 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 68 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2351Reference
MTD TransmaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
14 forward and 7 reverseReference
Oil capacity
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0.9 LReference
Oil type
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Shell DarinaReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23.00x9.50Reference
23.00x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.00x6.50Reference
16.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23.00x9.50Reference
23.00x9.50Reference
Length
167 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Height (hood)
85 cmReference
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Weight
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330 kgReference
MTD 836 attachments
836 Serial Numbers
1981
141-836A (model code)Reference
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1982
142-836A (model code)Reference
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1983
143-836A (model code)Reference
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1984
144-836-000 (model code)Reference
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1985
145-836-000 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
111 cmReference
116 cmReference
MTD 840 attachments
840 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal below the seat.Reference
46" 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.