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Murray 38600 vs Murray 38617
Verdict: Murray 38600 vs Murray 38617
The Murray 38600 and the Murray 38617 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Murray 38617 is the newer design (1992 vs 1989). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
21.82 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 64 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 708-CReference
Foote 4360Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
189 kgReference
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Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
18.00x9.50Reference
18x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.00x9.50Reference
18x9.5Reference
Shipping weight
189 kgReference
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Murray 38600 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Murray 38617 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.