MTD 487
The MTD 487 is a tractor produced by Mtd Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 10 hp / 7.5 kW. Transmission: Peerless 701.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 10 hp / 7.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 701
Overview
 | 1981
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor | |
MTD 487 Engine | |
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10HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
MTD 487 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual idler pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Owner's Guide 131-487A (770-0837) published in 1981 | |
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-1155) published in 1981 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 701
Transmission | Peerless 701 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
MTD 487 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount MTD |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 487.
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 487 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 487.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)10 hp
Kilowatts (kW)7.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)10.1 PS
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