Craftsman 502.60216 vs MTD lawn tractors 786

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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MTD lawn tractors 786

MTD lawn tractors 786

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the MTD lawn tractors 786 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1981 for the MTD lawn tractors 786.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 786 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216MTD lawn tractors 786
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19821981–1985
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—344 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1—
Wheelbase—119 cm
Length—167 cm
Mower deck42"44"

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