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MTD 860 Twelve Hundred

The MTD 860 Twelve Hundred is a tractor produced by Mtd Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.36 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Peerless. Operating weight: 750 lbs 340 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Transmission
Peerless
Operating Weight
750 lbs 340 kg

Overview

MTD 860 Twelve Hundred tractor photo
1968 - 1978 Model year 1968-19721973-19771978 Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
MTD
Garden tractor
Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA
MTD 860 Engine
12HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Engine details ...
MTD 860 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
manual
Mid PTO Type
pulley
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
44.5 inches 113 cm
Weight
750 lbs 340 kg
Front tire
16x6.50-8
Rear tire
23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
860 Twelve Hundred references literature
Owner's Guide 141-760 - 141-860 - 141-960 (770-2902) published in 1971
MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974
The Action Line for '68 published in 1968, by MTD

Engine

Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.36 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton 250000
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement
399 cc 24.36 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.438x2.625 inches 87 x 67 mm
Power (gross)
12 hp 8.9 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless

Transmission
Peerless
Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
860 Twelve Hundred belt-driven gear speeds

Dimensions

MTD 860 Tires
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
44.5 inches 113 cm
Length
63 inches 160 cm
Width
35 inches 88 cm
Height (steering wheel)
39.75 inches 100 cm
Height (hood)
36 inches 91 cm
Shipping weight
750 lbs 340 kg
Front tread
31 inches 78 cm
Rear tread
35 to 41 inches 88 to 104 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
42" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount MTD
3-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
42 inches 106 cm

Photos

MTD 860 Twelve Hundred tractor photo

MTD 860 Twelve Hundred tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 860 Twelve Hundred.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.4 hrs

Approximately 2.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.5 gal / 5.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)

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 860 Twelve Hundred Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 860 Twelve Hundred.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS

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