Montana MZT 2860
The Montana MZT 2860 is a tractor produced by Montana Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 49 cc 3.03x3.19 ci engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 28 hp / 20.9 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 28 hp / 20.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10 gal
37.9 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear
Overview
 | 2005 - 2009
Zero-turn mowerBad Boy built
Zero-turn mower
Bad Boy built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Montana |
Manufacturer | Bad Boy |
Zero-turn mower | |
Built in Batesville, Arkansas, USA | |
Montana MZT 2860 Engine | |
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28HP Caterpillar 49cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Montana MZT 2860 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 13x6.50-6 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 49 cc / 3.03x3.19 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 49 cc
3.03x3.19 ci |
Power | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear
Transmission | Hydro-Gear |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Montana MZT 2860 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x6.50-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 78 inches
198 cm |
Width | 58 inches
147 cm |
Height | 52 inches
132 cm |
Attachments
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Montana |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Overall width | 64.5 inches
163 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 5 inch
3 to 12 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Montana Lawn Tractors Montana MZT 2860 based on its 28 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Montana Lawn Tractors Montana MZT 2860.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.9 hrs
Approximately 6.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (10 gal / 37.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.5 gal/hr (5.5 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Montana Lawn Tractors Montana MZT 2860 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Montana Lawn Tractors Montana MZT 2860.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)28 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)28.4 PS
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