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MTD 960 vs MTD 990 Fourteen Hundred
Verdict: MTD 960 vs MTD 990 Fourteen Hundred
The MTD 960 and the MTD 990 Fourteen Hundred are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. MTD 960 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 14 hp. MTD 990 Fourteen Hundred is the newer design (1971 vs 1970). In short: choose the MTD 960 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Mark RidleyReference
Variants
960
gearReference
gearReference
990
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 83 mmReference
90 x 83 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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17.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
EatonReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
MTD 960 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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125 cmReference
Weight
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66 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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27x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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27x9.50-12Reference
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 990 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
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.