| Production | |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Garden tractor | |
| Built in Strongsville, Ohio, USA | |
| MTD 860 Engine | |
| 10HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal 5.7 L |
| MTD 860 Transmission | |
| 4-speed gear | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Mechanical band brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos | |
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| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | manual |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Weight | 610 lbs 276 kg |
| Front tire | 15x6.00 |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50 |
| MTD 860 attachments | |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | |
| snowblower | |
| blade | |
| 860 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat. |
| 1973 | 143-860 (model code) |
| 1974 | 144-860A (model code) |
| 1975 | 145-860A (model code) |
| 1976 | 146-860A (model code) |
| 1977 | 147-860A (model code) |
| 1978 | 148-860A (model code) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Owner's Manual Model 147-860A (770-6802) published in 1977 | |
| MTD Parts Microfiche (770-9101) published in 1974 | |
| Lawn and Garden Power Equipment published in 1977, by Agway | |
| 1977 Tractors published by MTD |
| Page information | |
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