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 rated power output is 14 hp 10.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless. Operating weight: 147 lbs 66 kg.
Engine Power
14 hp
10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal
5.7 L
Transmission
Peerless
Operating Weight
147 lbs
66 kg
Mtd Lawn Tractors MTD 960 Fourteen Hundred Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1970 - 1976
Model year 1970-197119721973-1976
900 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1970 - 1976 | |
Model year 1970-197119721973-1976 | |
900 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | MTD |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA | |
Original price was $1,000 in 1971 | |
Variants | |
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960 | gear |
990 | hydrostatic |
MTD 960 Engine | |
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14HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
MTD 960 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Type | mid-mount MTD 761 |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 147 lbs
66 kg |
Photos
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