Lawn Tractor · 1975Unverified
MTD 525
MTD 525 — Rear-discharge mower · 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
Weight
156 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Rear-discharge mowerReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
520recoil startReference
525electric startReference
526electric with generatorReference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Startermanual recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 714Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight156 kgReference
Front tire11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire14.50x4.50Reference
Lawn/turf front11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear14.50x4.50Reference
MTD 525 attachments
26" mid-mount mower deckReference
525 Serial Numbers
1975135-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976136-520A (recoil model code)Reference
1976136-525A (electric model code)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemtrickle charger (525)Reference
Charging systemgenerator (526)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
26" Mower deck
Typemid-mount MTDReference
Type1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width66 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.