MTD 960

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The MTD 960 is a garden tractor known for its robust construction and durability. It was manufactured by MTD between 1973 and 1976. The tractor is powered by a single-cylinder Briggs & Stratton 326000 engine with a displacement of 32.4 cubic inches, delivering 16 horsepower. It features a simple but effective belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear, catering well to garden and lawn maintenance tasks. With a 2WD chassis and manual steering, the MTD 960 doesn't provide the sophistication of modern tractors, but offers reliability and straightforward operation.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 16

Transmission: Belt-driven gear type

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

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MTD 960 Tractor

MTD 960 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 40% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Model: 326000
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 1
Displacement (ci): 32.4
Bore (in): 3.54
Stroke (in): 3.27
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): 16

Transmission

Type: Belt-driven gear type
Forward Gears: 4
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): -

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with manual clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1976
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 0 (optional)
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -