Lawn Tractor · 1973Unverified
MTD 585
MTD 585 — Lawn tractor. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Original price was $799 in 1974Reference
The MTD 585 electric tractor was also sold as the J.C. Penny model 1806 and the Montgomery Ward model TMO-1448.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Bosch electricReference
BoschReference
electricReference
36V drive motor.Reference
Transmission
CVTReference
Typebelt-driven CVTReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Clutchmanual idler pulleyReference
The electric drive motor is connected to a variable-speed pulley and a forward/reverse gear box.Reference
Dimensions
Front tire15x6.00Reference
Rear tire18x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x6.50Reference
MTD 585 attachments
mid-mount mower deckReference
585 Serial Numbers
1973133-585 (model code)Reference
1974134-585A (model code)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Batteries3Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Mower deck
Typemid-mount MTDReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.