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Murray 36534 vs Murray 38205
Verdict: Murray 36534 vs Murray 38205
The Murray 36534 and the Murray 38205 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Murray 36534 is the lighter machine (199 kg vs 251 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 38205 is the newer design (1985 vs 1984). 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
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 900Reference
Peerless 801Reference
Gears
12 forward and 6 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
199 kgReference
251 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18.00x9.50Reference
20.00x10.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x9.50Reference
20.00x10.00Reference
Shipping weight
199 kgReference
251 kgReference
Murray 36534 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
106 cmReference
Murray 38205 attachments
38205 Serial Numbers
1985
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85-38205 (model code)Reference
1986
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86-38205 (model code)Reference
42" 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.