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MTD 498

MTD 498 — Lawn tractor · 11 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The MTD 498 is a lawn tractor with an approximate power rating of 11 hp, falling within a mid-range classification for its type. This model was produced between 1978 and 1982. It features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox, and has a listed operating weight of 227 kg. It is capable of handling operations on up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
11 hp
Weight
227 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
31 rows
Recorded power
11 hp
Recorded weight
227 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1978-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

11HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)8.2 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 813Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight227 kgReference
Front tire15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire18.00x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear18.00x8.50Reference
Shipping weight227 kgReference

MTD 498 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

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.

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