Lawn Tractor · 1978Unverified
MTD 498
MTD 498 — Lawn tractor · 11 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
11 hp
Weight
227 kg
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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.