MTD 525
The MTD 525 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 714. Operating weight: 345 lbs 156 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 714
Operating Weight
345 lbs
156 kg
Overview
 | 1975 - 1982
Rear-discharge mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | MTD |
Rear-discharge mower | |
Variants | |
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520 | recoil start |
525 | electric start |
526 | electric with generator |
MTD 525 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
MTD 525 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 345 lbs
156 kg |
Front tire | 11.00x4.00 |
Rear tire | 14.50x4.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | trickle charger (525) |
generator (526) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn & Garden Tractor Accessories published in 1980, by MTD | |
Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1976, by Agway | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1981, by MTD | |
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Owner's Manual 136-520A and 136-525A (770-6149) published in 1976 | |
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-0273) published in 1980 | |
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-1155) published in 1981 | |
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-2200) published in 1982 | |
Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
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 | manual recoil |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 714
Transmission | Peerless 714 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
MTD 525 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11.00x4.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 14.50x4.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 345 lbs
156 kg |
Attachments
26" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount MTD |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Photos
MTD 525 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 525.
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 525 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 525.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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