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Lawn Tractor · 1977Unverified

MTD 918

Name: MTD 918
Brand: MTD

MTD 918 — Model year 19771978-1980 · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The MTD 918 is a lawn tractor, boasting a rated output of 16 hp, positioning it centrally within its class in terms of power. Manufactured between 1977 and 1980, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, transmitting power through a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive system. The MTD 918 has a listed weight of 385 kg and is suitable for tasks covering areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

16 hp

Weight

385 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

49 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Recorded weight

385 kg

Transmissions

4-speed variator

Production years

1977-1980

Verified variants

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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-shaft opposed-twinReference

Displacement32.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke90 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)11.9 kWReference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

4-speed variatorReference

TransmissionPeerlessReference

Typebelt-driven variatorReference

Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type0Reference

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchmanualReference

Dimensions

Weight385 kgReference

Front tire16x6.50Reference

Rear tire23x8.50Reference

Lawn/turf front16x6.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear23x8.50Reference

Shipping weight385 kgReference

MTD 918 attachments

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

50" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

918 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference

1977147-918A (model code)Reference

1978148-918A (model code)Reference

1979149-918A (model code)Reference

1980140-918A (model code)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH45Reference

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.

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