Lawn Tractor · 1977Unverified
MTD 496
MTD 496 — Lawn tractor · 10 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
10 hp
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
10HP Briggs & Stratton 360cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement21.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)7.5 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire15x6.00Reference
Rear tire18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.50Reference
MTD 496 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
496 Serial Numbers
1977137-496A (model code)Reference
1978138-496A (model code)Reference
1979139-496A (model code)Reference
1980130-496A (model code)Reference
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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.