MTD 987-02516A Replacement: Compare 5 Options

How to find your model number

Check your model number before you buy a replacement for the 987-02516A. On a push mower the model label is usually on the back of the deck, near where the handle mounts, or under the rear grass-catcher door.

Maker's part vs aftermarket: the 987-02516A

We did not find MTD's own 987-02516A on Amazon. 5 brands sell a mower deck part listed as its replacement, including ACTIVLIFE, Fennoral, MWEDP, SevnYoko.

• Maker's own part: made and sold by the equipment or engine maker (for example John Deere, MTD or Briggs & Stratton). Usually the highest price.
• Aftermarket parts: made by other companies to the same size and fit. Usually cheaper; materials and build quality vary by brand.
• Before you buy: find your equipment's model number (see How to find your model number, above), compare the size of your old part, and confirm the fit on the product page.