1973 - 1974
| 1973 - 1974 |
| Lawn tractor |
Production
| Production |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Lawn tractor |
| Original price was $799 in 1974 |
| The MTD 585 electric tractor was also sold as the J.C. Penny model 1806 and the Montgomery Ward model TMO-1448. |
MTD 585 Engine
| MTD 585 Engine |
| Bosch electric |
| Engine details ... |
1973 - 1974
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail |
| Bosch |
| electric |
| 36V drive motor. |
MTD 585 Transmission
| MTD 585 Transmission |
| CVT |
| Transmission details ... |
1973 - 1974
Transmission
| Transmission |
| Type | belt-driven CVT |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
| The electric drive motor is connected to a variable-speed pulley and a forward/reverse gear box. |
Mechanical
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires |
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
| Rear tire | 18x6.50 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... |
1973 - 1974
MTD 585 Tires
| MTD 585 Tires |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18x6.50 |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Ground | negative |
| Batteries | 3 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
