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Murray 38617 vs Murray 38701
Verdict: Murray 38617 vs Murray 38701
The Murray 38617 and the Murray 38701 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Murray 38701 is the newer design (1994 vs 1992). 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
28.4 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Foote 4360Reference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5Reference
18.00x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5Reference
18.00x9.50Reference
Weight
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188 kgReference
Shipping weight
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188 kgReference
Murray 38617 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Murray 38701 attachments
Attachment overview
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.