The MTD 698 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 11 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class for power. Production of this model took place from 1982 to 1986. It features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, driving through a two-wheel drive system with a 5-speed gearbox. It is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
11 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
30 rows
Recorded power
11 hp
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1982-1986
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Lawn tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
11HP 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank3.8 LReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power (gross)8.2 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 813Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
Clutchmanual idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire15x6.00Reference
Rear tire18x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x8.50Reference
MTD 698 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.