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MTD 485

The MTD 485 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 (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Foote.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Foote

Overview

MTD 485 tractor photo
1972 - 1981 Model year 1972-19761977-1981 Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
MTD
Lawn tractor
Variants
480
manual start
485
electric start
MTD 485 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
MTD 485 Transmission
1-speed CVT
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
manual
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire
12.50x4.50-6
Rear tire
16.00x6.50-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
485 references literature
Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1971, by MTD
Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1972, by MTD
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
8 hp 6.0 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — Foote

Transmission
Foote
Type
belt-driven CVT
Gears
1 forward and reverse
Variable-speed sheave pulley in front of a reversing gearbox.

Dimensions

MTD 485 Tires
Lawn/turf front
12.50x4.50-6
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50-8
Dimensions

Attachments

34" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount MTD
2-blade
Cutting width
34 inches 86 cm

Photos

MTD 485 tractor photo

MTD 485 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 485.

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 485 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 485.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS

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