| Production | |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Garden tractor | |
| Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA | |
| Original price was $1,100 in 1971 | |
| MTD 960 Engine | |
| 15HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal 4.7 L |
| MTD 960 Transmission | |
| 4-speed gear | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos | |
| No photos of the MTD 960 are currently available. To submit yours, email it to Peter@TractorData.com. Photos may only be used with the permission of the original photographer. | |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | manual |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 inches 113 cm |
| Weight | 835 lbs 378 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| MTD 960 attachments | |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | |
| snowblower | |
| blade | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Operating/Service Instructions 142-760 & 142-960 (770-3548) published in 1972 | |
| Riding Mower and Tractor Attachments published in 1972, by MTD | |
| Parts and Service Information Manual (770-1737) published in 1982 | |
| Lawn Flite Compact Tractors published in 1972, by MTD | |
| Compact Tractors published in 1972, by MTD |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on June 16, 2022 |