MTD 916
The MTD 916 is a tractor produced by Mtd Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 531 cc 32.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Peerless. Operating weight: 820 lbs 371 kg.
Engine Power
16 hp
11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Peerless
Operating Weight
820 lbs
371 kg
Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 916 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1977 - 1979
Model year 19771978-1979
900 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1977 - 1979 | |
Model year 19771978-1979 | |
900 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | MTD |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA | |
Variants | |
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916 | gear |
918 | variator |
MTD 916 Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
MTD 916 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 820 lbs
371 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn & Garden Tractor Accessories published in 1984, by MTD | |
Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 | |
1977 Tractors published by MTD |
Engine
Engine Detail — 531 cc / 32.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 326000 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 531 cc
32.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.25 inches
90 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless
Transmission | Peerless |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
MTD 916 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Shipping weight | 820 lbs
371 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" 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. |
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