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Murray 38206 vs Murray 39003
Verdict: Murray 38206 vs Murray 39003
The Murray 38206 and the Murray 39003 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Murray 38206 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twinReference
Engine
Displacement
40 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
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
Murray 38206 attachments
38206 Serial Numbers
1985
85-38206 (model code)Reference
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1986
86-38206 (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
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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298 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50Reference
Shipping weight
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298 kgReference
Murray 39003 attachments
39003 Serial Numbers
1982
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82-39003 (model code)Reference
1983
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83-39003 (model code)Reference
1984
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84-39003 (model code)Reference
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.