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Murray 38219 vs Murray 40708
Verdict: Murray 38219 vs Murray 40708
The Murray 38219 and the Murray 40708 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Murray 40708 is the lighter machine (213 kg vs 254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 38219 is the newer design (1987 vs 1986). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Peerless 900Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
12 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven variatorReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
254 kgReference
213 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
20.00x10.00Reference
19x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x10.00Reference
19x9.50Reference
Shipping weight
254 kgReference
213 kgReference
Murray 38219 attachments
38219 Serial Numbers
1987
87-38219 (model code)Reference
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1988
88-38219 (model code)Reference
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1989
89-38219 (model code)Reference
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1990
38219A (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
101 cmReference
Murray 40708 attachments
40" 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.