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Murray 39003 vs Murray 4166
Verdict: Murray 39003 vs Murray 4166
The Murray 39003 and the Murray 4166 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Murray 4166 is the lighter machine (257 kg vs 298 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 39003 is the newer design (1982 vs 1979). 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
16 hp
16 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
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Displacement
40 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
298 kgReference
257 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50Reference
23x8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50Reference
23x8.50Reference
Shipping weight
298 kgReference
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Murray 39003 attachments
39003 Serial Numbers
1982
82-39003 (model code)Reference
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1983
83-39003 (model code)Reference
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1984
84-39003 (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
Variants
82-5211
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Agway modelReference
GT-16 Twin
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similar Sears modelReference
Murray 4166 attachments
4166 Serial Numbers
1979
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79-4166Reference
1980
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80-4166Reference
1981
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81-41660Reference
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.