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MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred

The MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred is a tractor produced by Mtd Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 531 cc 32.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless. Operating weight: 147 lbs 66 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Transmission
Peerless
Operating Weight
147 lbs 66 kg

Overview

MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred tractor photo
1970 - 1976 Model year 1970-197119721973-1976 900 SeriesGarden tractor 900 Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
MTD
Garden tractor
Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA
Original price was $1,000 in 1971
Variants
960
gear
990
hydrostatic
MTD 960 Engine
14HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Engine details ...
MTD 960 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
sleeve hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
manual
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
44.5 inches 113 cm
Weight
935 lbs 424 kg
Front tire
16x6.50-8
Rear tire
23x9.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
960 Fourteen Hundred references literature
Owner's Guide 141-760 - 141-860 - 141-960 (770-2902) published in 1971
Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1971, by MTD
Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982
The Leading Line '70 published in 1970, by MTD
Compact Tractors published in 1971, by MTD*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 531 cc / 32.4 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton 320000
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
14 hp 10.4 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless

Transmission
Peerless
Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

MTD 960 Tires
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
44.5 inches 113 cm
Shipping weight
935 lbs 424 kg
Front tread
28 inches 71 cm
Rear tread
29 to 35 inches 73 to 88 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 761
3-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
42 inches 106 cm
Weight
147 lbs 66 kg

Photos

MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred

MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.1 hrs

Approximately 2.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.5 gal / 5.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 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 960 Fourteen Hundred Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS

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