Compare/Lawn Chief 39003 vs Lawn Chief 40860

Lawn Chief 39003 vs Lawn Chief 40860

Verdict: Lawn Chief 39003 vs Lawn Chief 40860

The Lawn Chief 39003 and the Lawn Chief 40860 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 40860 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Lawn Chief 40860 is the lighter machine (257 kg vs 298 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Lawn Chief 39003 is the newer design (1982 vs 1981). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 40860 for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 39003 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Lawn Chief

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Lawn Chief

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Lawn ChiefReference

Manufacturer

MurrayReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft horiztonally-opposedReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

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Displacement

40 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Peerless 2300Reference

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Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

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Dimensions

Weight

298 kgReference

257 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50Reference

Shipping weight

298 kgReference

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Lawn Chief 39003 attachments

39003 Serial Numbers

1982

82-39003 (model code)Reference

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1983

83-39003 (model code)Reference

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1984

84-39003 (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Lawn Chief 40860 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.