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MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred

The MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred is a compact tractor that was first made in 1972. It's a 2-wheel drive model with manual steering, making it easy to handle for simple farm tasks. The tractor has a belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, giving the driver good control over speed and power. This tractor is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 325000 engine. It's an air-cooled, gasoline engine with one cylinder. The engine has 15 horsepower, which is enough for light to medium farm work. It has a displacement of 32.4 cubic inches, which is average for tractors of its size. The tractor also has an electric starter, making it easy to get going. The MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred has an open operator station and an independent PTO (Power Take-Off) with a manual clutch, allowing it to run various farm tools.

ManufacturerMTDPower15 hpEngine1-cylTransBelt-driven gear type
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Category
Lawn and Garden
Engine Power Output
15hp
Transmission
Belt-driven gear type
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Engine Power (hp)

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15 hp · 30th

This model

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Median 18 hp
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This modelLawn and Garden tractorsMediann = 380

The 960 Fifteen Hundred ranks at the 30th percentile for engine power among recorded lawn and garden tractors.

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About the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred

The MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred is a compact tractor that was first made in 1972. It's a 2-wheel drive model with manual steering, making it easy to handle for simple farm tasks. The tractor has a belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, giving the driver good control over speed and power. This tractor is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 325000 engine. It's an air-cooled, gasoline engine with one cylinder. The engine has 15 horsepower, which is enough for light to medium farm work. It has a displacement of 32.4 cubic inches, which is average for tractors of its size. The tractor also has an electric starter, making it easy to get going. The MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred has an open operator station and an independent PTO (Power Take-Off) with a manual clutch, allowing it to run various farm tools.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerMTD
Model960 Fifteen Hundred
CategoryLawn and Garden tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1972+

Engine

MakeBriggs & Stratton
Model325000
Power15hp
Cylinders1
Displacement32.4ci
Bore3.54in
Stroke3.27in

Transmission

TypeBelt-driven gear type
Forward gears4
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
CabOpen

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent with manual clutch

Head to head

960 Fifteen Hundred vs. Lawn and Garden median

How the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred compares to other Lawn and Garden tractors

SpecThis modelLawn and Garden medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power15 hp18 hp-17%30th
Engine Displacement32.4 ci41.1 ci-21%30th
Cylinders12-50%17th
Forward Gears46-33%23rd

Medians and percentiles are computed from the lawn and garden tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 152–380 models).

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FAQ

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When was the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred in production?

The MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred was introduced in 1972.

How much horsepower does the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred have?

The MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred produces 15 hp from its 1-cylinder engine. Engine displacement is 32.4 ci.

What transmission is in the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred?

Transmission on the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred is Belt-driven gear type, with 4 forward speeds.

What maintenance does the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred require?

Like any tractor, the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.