MTD 465
The MTD 465 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): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 501. Operating weight: 465 lbs 210 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 501
Operating Weight
465 lbs
210 kg
Overview
![]() | 1972 - 1982
Model year 1972-19781979-1982
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor | |
Variants | |
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460 | recoil start |
462 | plug-in electric start |
465 | electric battery start |
MTD 465 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 465 lbs
210 kg |
Front tire | 13.00x5.00 |
Rear tire | 18.00x6.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Top Flite for '74 published in 1974, by MTD | |
Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1976, by Agway | |
Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1977, by Agway | |
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Operating/Service Instructions 132-460, 132-465, 132-470, 132-475 (770-3546) published in 1972 | |
Owner's Guide 138-460A, 138-462A and 138-465A (770-7470) published in 1978 | |
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974 | |
Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 |
Engine
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 | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 465 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13.00x5.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18.00x6.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 465 lbs
210 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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34" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
34" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount MTD |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 465.
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
Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 465 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 465.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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