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Murray 38205 vs Murray 4297

Verdict: Murray 38205 vs Murray 4297

The Murray 38205 and the Murray 4297 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Murray 38205 leads on rated power with 11 hp against 10 hp. Murray 4297 is the lighter machine (233 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 1977). In short: choose the Murray 38205 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 38205 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
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 801Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
251 kgReference
233 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
20.00x10.00Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x10.00Reference
18x9.50Reference
Shipping weight
251 kgReference
Murray 38205 attachments
38205 Serial Numbers
1985
85-38205 (model code)Reference
1986
86-38205 (model code)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
Murray 4297 attachments
4297 Serial Numbers
1977
7-4297Reference
1978
8-4297Reference
1979
9-4297Reference

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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