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Murray 38205 vs Murray 39001
Verdict: Murray 38205 vs Murray 39001
The Murray 38205 and the Murray 39001 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Murray 39001 is the lighter machine (244 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 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
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-shaft opposed twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
24.36 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Peerless 2300Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
251 kgReference
244 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
20.00x10.00Reference
23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x10.00Reference
23x8.50Reference
Shipping weight
251 kgReference
244 kgReference
Murray 38205 attachments
38205 Serial Numbers
1985
85-38205 (model code)Reference
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1986
86-38205 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
91 cmReference
Murray 39001 attachments
39001 Serial Numbers
1982
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82-39001 (model code)Reference
36" 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.