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Lawn Chief 39003 vs Lawn Chief 640
Verdict: Lawn Chief 39003 vs Lawn Chief 640
The Lawn Chief 39003 and the Lawn Chief 640 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Lawn Chief 640 is the lighter machine (224 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 640 is the newer design (1993 vs 1982). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Lawn ChiefReference
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Manufacturer
MurrayReference
Lawn ChiefReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
air-cooledReference
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
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
Peerless 801-056Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Weight
298 kgReference
224 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50Reference
20x10.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50Reference
20x10.00Reference
Shipping weight
298 kgReference
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Length
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170 cmReference
Height
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107 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Lawn Chief 640 attachments
46" Mower deck
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.