MTD lawn tractors 730 lawn tractor

MTD lawn tractors 730

Power

11 hp

Production

1981-1982

Engine

Gasoline, 1-cylinder

Transmission

Peerless 801

Drive

2WD

Introduction

MTD 730 Lawn Tractor

The MTD 730 is a lawn tractor produced between 1981 and 1982, designed primarily for residential lawn maintenance. This model features a two-wheel drive configuration and an open operator station.

Engine and Powertrain

The tractor is powered by a Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft design. It produces a gross power output of 11 hp (8.2 kW) from a displacement of 399 cc (24.36 ci). The engine utilizes an electric starter powered by a 12-volt system.

Transmission and Operation

The drivetrain consists of a Peerless 801 belt-driven gear transmission, providing the operator with five forward gears and one reverse gear for varied speed control. The mid-mounted PTO is independent and operated via a manual idler pulley clutch system.

Chassis and Equipment

The machine is equipped with manual steering and disc brakes for operational control. It features a 38-inch mower deck suitable for standard lawn care tasks. The tractor rolls on lawn/turf tires, with 15.00x6.00 dimensions for the front and 20.00x10.00 for the rear to minimize soil compaction.

Conclusion

The MTD 730 is a straightforward, mechanical lawn tractor suited for homeowners requiring a reliable machine for basic mowing and property maintenance tasks during the early 1980s.

Production Information of MTD lawn tractors, 730

  • Lawn tractor
ManufacturerMTD

Dimension and Tires Information of MTD lawn tractors, 730

Lawn/turf front15.00x6.00
Lawn/turf rear20.00x10.00

Engine Specifications of MTD lawn tractors, 730

  • Briggs & Stratton
  • Air-cooled vertical-shaft
  • Gasoline
  • 1-cylinder
Power (gross)11 hp [8.2 kW]
Displacement399 cc [24.36 ci]
StarterElectric
Bore/Stroke3.4375x2.625 inches [87 x 67 mm]
Starter volts12

Transmission Information of MTD lawn tractors, 730

Transmission variants 1

TransmissionPeerless 801
TypeBelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse

Mechanical Specs of MTD lawn tractors, 730

  • Two-wheel drive
  • Open operator station.
  • Manual steering
  • Disc brakes

Power Information of MTD lawn tractors, 730

Mid PTOIndependent
ClutchManual idler pulley

Electrical System of MTD lawn tractors, 730

GroundNegative
Battery volts12

Where it sits

With 11 HP, the MTD lawn tractors 730 sits between 912 (10 HP) and 860 (12 HP) in MTD lawn tractors's range. Its power puts it in the 42th percentile of 1980s models in our database (977 machines).

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does the MTD lawn tractors 730 have?

The MTD lawn tractors 730 delivers 11 HP.

What years was the MTD lawn tractors 730 produced?

The MTD lawn tractors 730 was produced in 1981-1982.

What engine does the MTD lawn tractors 730 have?

The MTD lawn tractors 730 is powered by a Gasoline, 1-cylinder engine.

What transmission does the MTD lawn tractors 730 use?

The MTD lawn tractors 730 uses a Peerless 801 transmission.

Is the MTD lawn tractors 730 4WD?

The MTD lawn tractors 730 is available in 2WD.

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