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Murray 31704

Murray 31704 tractor
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The Murray 31704 is a lawn tractor produced from 1983 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 5-speed Peerless 754B belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO, independent type with a manual clutch. The tractor weighs 399 lbs (180 kg) and rides on 13.00x5.00 front and 16.00x6.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck, front-mount blade, and front-mount snowblower, all with manual lift. This model is referenced in the 1986 Power Mowers publication by Murray.
Murray 31704lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton 1907078 hp enginePeerless 754B transmission5-speedmower decksnowblowerblade
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model31704

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Murray 31704

Power

Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 190707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Weight:399 lbs (180 kg)
Rear tire:16.00x6.50
Front tire:13.00x5.00
Lawn/turf rear:16.00x6.50
Lawn/turf front:13.00x5.00
Shipping weight:399 lbs (180 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Years made:1983 - 1986
Manufacturer:Murray

References

Reference:Power Mowers published in 1986, by Murray

Attachments

Blade:Murray 24410, front-mount, manual-lift
Snowblower:Murray 24570, front-mount, manual-lift
30" mid-mount mower deck:30 inches (76 cm) cutting width, 1-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Murray

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 754B
Description:5-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO