1971 - 1979
| 1971 - 1979 |
| Lawn tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Type | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $600 (1971 ) |
| Original price | $635 (1972 ) |
| Original price | $695 (1975 ) |
MTD 495 Engine
| MTD 495 Engine |
| 8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline |
| Engine details ... |
1971 - 1979
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Briggs & Stratton |
| gasoline |
| 1-cylinder |
| air-cooled |
| Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
MTD 495 Transmission
| MTD 495 Transmission |
| 3-speed gear |
| Transmission details ... |
1971 - 1979
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Transmission | Peerless 654 |
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Cab | Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1971 - 1979
MTD 495 Tires
| MTD 495 Tires |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50 |
495 Serial Numbers
| 495 Serial Numbers |
| 1971 | 131-495 |
| 1972 | 132-495 |
| 1973 | 133-495A |
| 1974 | 134-495A |
| 1975 | 135-495A |
| 1976 | 136-495A |
| 1978 | 137-495A |
| 1978 | 138-495A |
| 1979 | 139-495A |
How to read a serial number table...
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495 Serial Location
| 495 Serial Location |
|
| Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown. |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
