Head to head · Lawn and Garden
MTD 960 vs Scotts S1642
ScottsModel B
Scotts S1642
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 26 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
MTDMTD 960
vs
ScottsScotts S1642
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied96016 hp
S164216 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
960 is in the 36th percentile; S1642 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 960 higher · +6.4 ci (+25%)96032.4 ci
S164226 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
960 is in the 30th percentile; S1642 is in the 17th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9601
S16421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
960 is in the 17th percentile; S1642 is in the 17th · 376 models
960 (A)S1642 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MTD | Scotts | — |
| Model | 960 | S1642 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler | — |
| Model | 326000 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 16hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 32.4ci | 26ci | ▲ 960+6.4 ci · +25% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 2.6in | ▲ 960+0.7 in · +27% |
Transmission
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear type | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 59.8in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 35.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 38.6in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 386lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with manual clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | MTD 960 | Scotts S1642 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)B · 17th percentile (26 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
A · 960B · S1642Median Lawn and Garden Tractor