Lawn Tractor · 1977Unverified
MTD 916
MTD 916 — Model year 19771978-1979 · 16 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
16 hp
Weight
371 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMTDReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
916gearReference
918variatorReference
Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank11.4 LReference
Briggs & Stratton 326000Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerlessReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type0Reference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Weight371 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50Reference
Rear tire23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50Reference
Shipping weight371 kgReference
MTD 916 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
916 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
1977147-916A (model code)Reference
1978148-916A (model code)Reference
1979149-916A (model code)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.