The Murray 40708 is a lawn tractor with a 12 hp rating, positioning it centrally within its class for power. Manufactured in 1986, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, which drives a two-wheel drive system with a 12-speed gearbox. The 40708 has a listed weight of 213 kg and is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
12 hp
Weight
213 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
38 rows
Recorded power
12 hp
Recorded weight
213 kg
Transmissions
12-speed variator
Production years
1986-1986
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMurrayReference
Lawn tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
12HP Tecumseh 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank3.8 LReference
Tecumseh OVM120Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power (gross)8.9 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
12-speed variatorReference
TransmissionPeerless 900Reference
Typebelt-driven variatorReference
Gears12 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Weight213 kgReference
Front tire15.00x6.00Reference
Rear tire19x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front15.00x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear19x9.50Reference
Shipping weight213 kgReference
Murray 40708 attachments
40" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
40" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
40" Mower deck
Typemid-mount MurrayReference
Typemanual liftReference
Cutting width101 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
