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MTD 990 vs MTD 995
Verdict: MTD 990 vs MTD 995
The MTD 990 and the MTD 995 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. MTD 990 is the lighter machine (396 kg vs 469 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. MTD 990 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. MTD 995 is the newer design (1979 vs 1971). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
960
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990
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 83 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
EatonReference
EatonReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
396 kgReference
71 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18x6.50Reference
Rear tire
27x9.50-15Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
18x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x9.50-15Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Shipping weight
396 kgReference
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MTD 990 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
MTD 995 attachments
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
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127 cmReference
Drive
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beltReference
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.