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MTD lawn tractors 487

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Introduction

Discover the reliable 1981 MTD 487 lawn tractor, a workhorse designed for efficient yard maintenance. This compact tractor features a robust Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder, gasoline, air-cooled vertical-shaft engine delivering a strong 10 hp [7.5 kW] of gross power. Equipped with a 38" mower deck, the MTD 487 makes quick work of grass cutting. Its transmission is a belt-driven gear type with a Peerless 701 unit offering 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, providing versatile control for various landscaping tasks. The tractor boasts an independent Mid PTO for convenient implement operation and a manual idler pulley clutch. For comfortable operation, it includes a two-wheel drive mechanical system and manual steering, all within an open operator station. This 1981 model runs on a 12V electrical system with a 12V electric starter and has a negative ground. The lawn tractor rolls on 15x6.00 lawn/turf front tires and 18x8.50 lawn/turf rear tires, ensuring good maneuverability on your property.

Introduction

Production Information of MTD lawn tractors, 487

The production information of the tractor (487) includes details about its manufacturing.

Lawn tractor


Manufacturer	MTD

Dimension and Tires Information of MTD lawn tractors, 487

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Lawn/turf front	15x6.00
Lawn/turf rear	18x8.50

Engine Specifications of MTD lawn tractors, 487

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Briggs & Stratton

Air-cooled vertical-shaft

Gasoline

1-cylinder


Starter volts	12
Power (gross)	10 hp [7.5 kW]
Starter	Electric

Transmission Information of MTD lawn tractors, 487Y

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Transmission variants 1


Transmission	Peerless 701
Type	Belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse

Mechanical Specs of MTD lawn tractors, 487Y

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Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Open operator station.

Power Information of MTD lawn tractors, 487Y

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Mid PTO	Independent
Clutch	Manual idler pulley