MTD 960

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The MTD 960 is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1973 to 1976. It's designed for small-scale yard work and light gardening tasks. This tractor has a simple 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to use for beginners.

The MTD 960 is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 326000 engine. This single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine has a displacement of 32.4 ci, which is below average for tractors in its class. It produces 16 hp, which is about average power for a lawn tractor. The tractor has a belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, allowing for different speeds when mowing or doing other yard work. It also features an independent PTO with a manual clutch, useful for running attachments like mowers or tillers. The MTD 960 has agricultural-type tires on both front and rear, providing good traction on grass and soil.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 16 hp (11.9 kW)

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

The Power Output for the MTD 960 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the MTD 960 is Average. It is greater than 36% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Model: 326000
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 1
Displacement: 32 ci (0.5 L)
Bore: 3.54 in (89.9 mm)
Stroke: 3.27 in (83.1 mm)
Power Output: 16 hp (11.9 kW)