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Murray 40508 vs Murray 42900
Verdict: Murray 40508 vs Murray 42900
The Murray 40508 and the Murray 42900 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Murray 42900 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 13 hp. Murray 40508 is the newer design (2000 vs 1994). In short: choose the Murray 42900 for outright pulling power, or the Murray 40508 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Murray
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Murray 40508 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
40" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
101 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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221 kgReference
Front tire
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15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire
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20.00x8.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20.00x8.00Reference
Shipping weight
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221 kgReference
Murray 42900 attachments
Attachment overview
42" 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.