John Deere 210 vs MTD lawn tractors 497

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 210

John Deere 210

10 HP · 1975–1987

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MTD lawn tractors 497

MTD lawn tractors 497

10 HP · 1974–1980

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 210 and the MTD lawn tractors 497 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
  • The John Deere 210 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1974 for the MTD lawn tractors 497.
  • The John Deere 210 is heavier: 312 kg versus 227 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 497.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 210MTD lawn tractors 497
Power10 HP10 HP
Production years1975–19871974–1980
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight312 kg227 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase116 cm—
Length171 cm—
Mower deck38"38"

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