Lawn Tractor · 1972Unverified
MTD 485
MTD 485 — Model year 1972-19761977-1981 · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
480manual startReference
485electric startReference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & Stratton 190000Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 70 mmReference
Power6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
1-speed CVTReference
TransmissionFooteReference
Typebelt-driven CVTReference
Gears1 forward and reverseReference
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Front tire12.50x4.50-6Reference
Rear tire16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear16.00x6.50-8Reference
MTD 485 attachments
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
485 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat.Reference
1971131-485 (model code)Reference
1972132-485 (model code)Reference
1973133-485 (model code)Reference
1974134-485A (model code)Reference
1975135-485A (model code)Reference
1976136-485A (model code)Reference
1977137-485A (model code)Reference
1978138-485A (model code)Reference
1979139-485A (model code)Reference
1980130-485A (model code)Reference
1981131-485A (model code)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
34" Mower deck
Typemid-mount MTDReference
Type2-bladeReference
Cutting width86 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.