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MTD 992 vs MTD 998
Verdict: MTD 992 vs MTD 998
The MTD 992 and the MTD 998 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 1993). In short: choose the MTD 992 for outright pulling power, or the MTD 998 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
20 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MTDReference
MTDReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Displacement
34.7 ciReference
34.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
72 x 70 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
13.4 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
MTD 992 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
MTD 998 attachments
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
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127 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.