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Murray 36508 vs Murray 4297

Verdict: Murray 36508 vs Murray 4297

The Murray 36508 and the Murray 4297 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Murray 36508 leads on rated power with 11 hp against 10 hp. Murray 36508 is the lighter machine (202 kg vs 233 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 36508 is the newer design (1983 vs 1977). In short: choose the Murray 36508 for outright pulling power, or the Murray 4297 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Murray 36508 Lawn Tractor
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Murray 4297 Lawn Tractor
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
Peerless models 834 and 914 also used, depending on year.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
7.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 814Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
202 kgReference
233 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18.00x9.50Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x9.50Reference
18x9.50Reference
Shipping weight
202 kgReference
Murray 36508 attachments
36508 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear of the tractor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
106 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
Murray 4297 attachments
4297 Serial Numbers
1977
7-4297Reference
1978
8-4297Reference
1979
9-4297Reference
42" Mower deck
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference

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.

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