| Production | |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Lawn tractor | |
| Original price | $600 (1971 ) |
| $635 (1972 ) | |
| $695 (1975 ) | |
| MTD 495 Engine | |
| 8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
| MTD 495 Transmission | |
| 3-speed gear | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos | |
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| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50 |
| MTD 495 attachments | |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 495 Serial Number Location | |
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| Serial number tag on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes are shown. |
| 495 Serial Numbers | |
| 1971 | 131-495 |
| 1972 | 132-495 |
| 1973 | 133-495A |
| 1974 | 134-495A |
| 1975 | 135-495A |
| 1976 | 136-495A |
| 1978 | 137-495A |
| 1978 | 138-495A |
| 1979 | 139-495A |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1971, by MTD | |
| Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1972, by MTD | |
| Lawn & Garden Tractor Accessories published in 1984, by MTD | |
| Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on September 14, 2023 |