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Murray 42900 vs Murray MT100
Verdict: Murray 42900 vs Murray MT100
The Murray 42900 and the Murray MT100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Murray MT100 is the lighter machine (170 kg vs 221 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Murray 42900 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Murray MT100 is the newer design (2022 vs 1994). 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
Ningbo DayeReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Distributor
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Murray (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
5.3 LReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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90 x 78 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Ningbo DayeReference
Dimensions
Weight
221 kgReference
170 kgReference
Front tire
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20.00x8.00Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6.00Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20.00x8.00Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Shipping weight
221 kgReference
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Length
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164 cmReference
Height
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105 cmReference
Murray 42900 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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9Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Drive
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beltReference
Overall width
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133 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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13Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Murray MT100 attachments
MT100 Serial Number Location
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.