The MTD 495 is a lawn tractor with an 8 hp rating, situated at the lighter end of its class. Manufactured between 1971 and 1979, it features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine coupled with a two-wheel drive system and a 3-speed gearbox. Suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres, it provides a range of capabilities for various applications.
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Rated power
8 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1971-1979
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price$600 (1971 )Reference
Original price$635 (1972 )Reference
Original price$695 (1975 )Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 654Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire15x6.00Reference
Rear tire18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.50Reference
MTD 495 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
495 Serial Number Location
Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown.Reference
495 Serial Numbers
1971131-495Reference
1972132-495Reference
1973133-495AReference
1974134-495AReference
1975135-495AReference
1976136-495AReference
1978137-495AReference
1978138-495AReference
1979139-495AReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount MTDReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width96 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.
