Lawn Tractor · 1970Unverified
MTD 490
MTD 490 — Lawn tractor · 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
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 tire18.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear18.00x6.50-8Reference
MTD 490 attachments
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
490 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the seat. Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference
1970-unknown-Reference
1971-unknown-Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
34" mid-mount mower deckReference
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
In 1970, the MTD 130-490 was advertised with a 38-inch deck. In 1971 and later it was advertised as a 34-inch deck.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.