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Murray 3697 vs Murray 4297
Verdict: Murray 3697 vs Murray 4297
The Murray 3697 and the Murray 4297 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Murray 3697 is the lighter machine (229 kg vs 233 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 4297 is the newer design (1977 vs 1974). 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
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
229 kgReference
233 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50Reference
18x9.50Reference
Murray 3697 attachments
3697 Serial Numbers
1974
4-3697Reference
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1975
5-3697Reference
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1976
6-3697Reference
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1977
7-3697Reference
7-4297Reference
1978
8-3697Reference
8-4297Reference
1979
9-3697Reference
9-4297Reference
1980
0-3697Reference
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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
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Murray 4297 attachments
4297 Serial Numbers
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.