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Murray 38211 vs Murray 42201
Verdict: Murray 38211 vs Murray 42201
The Murray 38211 and the Murray 42201 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Murray 42201 is the lighter machine (241 kg vs 265 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 42201 is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Weight
265 kgReference
241 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
20.00x10.00Reference
20.00x10.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x10.00Reference
20.00x10.00Reference
Shipping weight
265 kgReference
241 kgReference
Murray 38211 attachments
38211 Serial Numbers
1987
87-38211 (model code)Reference
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1988
88-38211 (model code)Reference
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1989
89-38211 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Murray 42201 attachments
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.