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Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Masport TTM98SH — residential: typical home lawns; 39-inch deck; gas powered
- Masport TTM98SM — residential: typical home lawns; 39-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- TTM98SH has a Rear - Hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46DR transmission; TTM98SM has a 5-Speed manual transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- TTM98SH has a 15 hp engine; TTM98SM has a 12 hp engine, a 3 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- TTM98SH has a published top speed of 5.5 mph; TTM98SM has a published top speed of 4.7 mph, a 0.8 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- TTM98SH lists at A$4,199; TTM98SM lists at A$3,799, a A$400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
calculated figures
Calculated by MowerFacts
- TTM98SH works out to 0.69 ha/hour; TTM98SM works out to 0.59 ha/hour, a 0.10 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | TTM98SH Masport · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
TTM98SM Masport · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$4,199 | A$3,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Power | 15 hp | 12 hp |
| Engine Make | Masport | Masport |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Engine Model | M400 Single Cylinder | M400 Single Cylinder |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.2 in (30 mm) | 1.2 in (30 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 3.5 in (90 mm) | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Steel | Steel |
| Discharge | Side Discharge | Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | 7 | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Rear - Hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46DR | 5-Speed manual |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 4.7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18" x 8.5 - 8 | 18" x 8.5 - 8 |
| Reverse Speed | 2.8 mph | 1.6 mph |
| Drive System | V-Belt | V-Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 371 lbs (168.5 kg) | 374 lbs (169.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.5 L) | 2 gal (7.5 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Steel | Steel |
| Seat Type | Adjustable with high back | Adjustable with high back |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.