MTD 460

The MTD 460 is a tractor produced by Mtd Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW; Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 501. Operating weight: 318 lbs 144 kg.

Overview

	1968 - 1974 Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	MTD
Lawn tractor
Original price was $365 in 1968

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	318 lbs 144 kg
Front tire	15x6-6
Rear tire	16x6.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Operating/Service Instructions 132-460, 132-465, 132-470, 132-475 (770-3546) published in 1972
Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1971, by MTD
Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1972, by MTD
The Action Line for '68 published in 1968, by MTD
The Leading Line '70 published in 1970, by MTD
Top Flite for '74 published in 1974, by MTD

Engine

Engine options
7HP Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cyl gasoline
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 275 cc / 16.79 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 170702
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	275 cc 16.79 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.375 inches 76 x 60 mm
Power (gross)	7 hp 5.2 kW
Starter type	manual recoil

MTD 460 Engine
Image courtesy of Jack Scuderi

Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 190000
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement	318 cc 19.44 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches 76 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	8 hp 6.0 kW
Starter type	manual recoil

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
4-speed gear
5-speed CVT

Transmission — Peerless 351

Transmission	Peerless 351
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Transmission — Peerless 501

Transmission	Peerless 501
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
The four-speed tranmission was used in 1972 only.

Transmission — 5 forward and reverse belt-driven CVT

Type	belt-driven CVT
Gears	5 forward and reverse
The variable-speed transmission was used beginning in 1973. The number of speeds depended on how many detent notches there were for the speed-limit lever.

Dimensions

MTD 460 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6-6
Lawn/turf rear	16x6.50-8

Dimensions
Length	54 inches 137 cm
Height (steering wheel)	29 inches 73 cm
Weight	318 lbs 144 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
30" mid-mount mower deck
Blade

30" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount MTD
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	30 inches 76 cm

Photos

Penncraft (J.C. Penny) model 1427, a store-brand MTD 460.

Penncraft (J.C. Penny) model 1427, a store-brand MTD 460.