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MTD 836 vs MTD 992
Verdict: MTD 836 vs MTD 992
The MTD 836 and the MTD 992 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 992 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. MTD 992 is the newer design (1995 vs 1981). In short: choose the MTD 992 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 836 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
18 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
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
34.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 68 mmReference
72 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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14.9 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
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 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
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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MTD 992 attachments
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.