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Murray 38221 vs Murray 46900
Verdict: Murray 38221 vs Murray 46900
The Murray 38221 and the Murray 46900 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Murray 46900 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 38221 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Murray 46900 is the newer design (1994 vs 1990). 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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Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Tyler HartnagleReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Weight
254 kgReference
231 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
20.00x10.00Reference
20.00x8.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x10.00Reference
20.00x8.00Reference
Shipping weight
254 kgReference
231 kgReference
Murray 38221 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Murray 46900 attachments
46" 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.