MTD

498

Lawn tractor · 1978–1982 · 11 hp

The MTD 498 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1978 to 1982. It features a Briggs & Stratton engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 4 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine

EngineBriggs & Stratton
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement24.36 ci (399 cc)
Bore3.44 in (87 mm)
Stroke2.63 in (67 mm)
Power Gross11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven gear
Transmission ModelPeerless 813
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Available Options4-speed gear

Electrical

Battery Volts12
Groundnegative

Weight

Weight502 lbs (227 kg)
Shipping502 lbs (227 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag15.00x6.00
Rear Ag18.00x8.50

Steering

Typemanual

Attachments

38" Mower deck
Mower Deck38 in (96 cm)